Generative AI in your assignments

Always read the assessment instructions and the marking rubric carefully. Some subject coordinators may explicitly include information about using AI tools in your assessment guidance and assessment instructions. Consult your lecturer or subject coordinator if you are unsure about any part of the assessment requirements. Below are two examples, one where you are required to use an AI tool according to the assessment task and one where it is optional.
 

When generative AI tools are optional

Tools such as AI chatbots can be helpful to explain concepts in different ways – this may help you to understand difficult concepts in your assignment task and course. Chatbots can also help you to think about an initial structure for an assignment. For example, you might ask for section headings for a document based on your own notes. Remember you should always be mindful of the information produced by generative AI tools, be cautious about information you provide to AI tools and be aware of potential breaches to academic integrity.
 

When generative AI tools are required

In some cases, your lecturer or subject coordinator may ask you to use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools as part of the assessment.  If using AI tools is a requirement for an assessment, be sure about: 

• Expected use of the tool: what parts of the assessment you can use the tool for
• Limitations of the tool: what parts of the work should be your own original work 

If you are unsure, ask you tutor or lecturer for clarification.
 

The bottom line for using generative AI tools for assessments

When you submit an assignment, you take responsibility for the content and are claiming it as your own work. If not directly stated in the guidance or instructions of an assessment, using AI tools to write work you will submit is academic misconduct and may have serious consequences for you. You should always check with your lecturer or subject coordinator.