Generative AI: Using
When is it safe to use ChatGPT?
The University of Otago guidelines for use of AI can be found here.
Before using any AI models as part of an assignment
CHECK WITH YOUR LECTURER/SUPERVISOR.
Each department will have differing guidelines around its use.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity means being honest in your studying and assessments. It is the basis for ethical decision-making and behaviour in an academic context. Academic integrity is informed by the values of honesty, trust, responsibility, fairness, respect and courage.
The opposite of this is academic misconduct. Academic misconduct is seeking to gain for yourself, or assisting another person to gain, an academic advantage by deception or other unfair means. The most common form of academic misconduct is plagiarism.
The University of Otago guidelines for Academic Integrity and Misconduct can be found here.
- Academic Integrity: A brief guide for students
This is a helpful guide to understanding academic integrity and includes a checklist to help you prevent plagiarism in your work.
Citing & Referencing
Below are links with information on best practice advice for the main referencing styles.
It is important to follow your lecturer/tutors instruction on use of AI in assessment.
- APA Style
- Chicago Manual of Style (18th ed.)
- The MLA Handbook
- Harvard Style
Please note: Harvard style has many variations, and which style you use may be dictated by your lecturer. The link above is for the University of Leeds.
Prompt Engineering
