LoyalistLibrary: AI & Academic Integrity: AI & Academic Integrity

Introduction

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as large language models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Co-pilot, are emerging technologies constantly changing and improving. They are embedded into many everyday applications and can significantly assist you in understanding, brainstorming, or summarizing content on various topics. However, it is essential to recognize that generative outputs are based on their trained data's statistical patterns and therefore do not understand the meaning of the ordered words in a 'real-world' context. So, while the information may sound convincing and accurate, it's necessary to be wary and double-check. AI-generated information starkly contrasts with traditional sources found in books, newspapers, magazines, and journals, in which information is fact-checked and edited by human experts.

As a student, taking shortcuts in the learning process and presenting AI-generated content as your own work can be very tempting. It is crucial to uphold the principles of academic integrity by being transparent and acknowledging the use of such tools.

Reference

UNESCO. (2023). Guidance for generative AI in education and research. UNESCO. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000386693.locale=en. License under CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO

Acknowledgment Statement

There may be instances when content generated by large language models needs to be acknowledged, as it may have given you ideas to include in your assignment. For example, if you used the model to brainstorm ideas or create an outline for a paper, you could acknowledge its use by including a statement in your appendix. The statement should include the following:
- Large language model and version used
- Descriptions of how the information was generated
- Identification of the prompts used
- Explanation of how the output was used in your work

I acknowledge the use of [insert AI system(s) and link] to [specific use of generative artificial intelligence]. The prompts used include [list of prompts]. The output from these prompts was used to [explain use].

I acknowledge the use of [1] ChatGPT ((https://chat.openai.com) [2] to brainstorm ideas on the topic of air pollution in Eastern Canada for a 1000-word essay. [4] The AI-generated ideas were used to develop an outline for my essay, which provided the structure for my writing. I entered the following prompt on 28 January 2024:

[3] Brainstorm some ideas on the topic of air pollution in Eastern Canada for a 1000-word essay.

Legend: [1] AI system(s) and link; [2] specific use of generative AI; [3] prompt; [4] explanation of use

I acknowledge the use of [1]Copilot (https://copilot.microsoft.com/) [2] to create an outline for my essay. On 05 February 2024, I entered the following prompt: [3] “Create an outline for 1000-word essay on air pollution in Eastern Canada.” [4] The output was reviewed and modified to further incorporate my own ideas based on research.

Legend: [1] AI system(s) and link; [2] specific use of generative AI; [3] prompt; [4] explanation of use

Long, Liza. Acknowledging and Citing Generative AI in Academic Work. In Amy Minervini; Liza Long; and Joel Gladd, Write What Matters! (Chapter 2, Section 15). https://idaho.pressbooks.pub/write/chapter/citing-generative-ai-in-academic-work/

Let's say that you wanted to find out more information about Kant's Critique of Judgment and you prompted ChatGPT the following: "can you summarize Kant's critique of judgement?" Below is a snippet of the result:

You must include an in-text citation if you want to include either a paraphrase or a direct quotation based on this output in your essay.

For example:

Parenthetical Citation: (OpenAI, 2024)

Narrative Citation: OpenAI (2024)

Reference List

OpenAI (2024, September 14). Kant’s Critique of Judgment. ChatGPT. https://chatgpt.com/share/66f6f38c-321c-8007-9f05-9cf3494506fd

In-text Citation

Figure 1

Great egret in a pond

Note. This image was generated using Adobe FireFly. The image was created in response to the prompt: “Great egret in a pond”. https://firefly.adobe.com/shared/texttoimage?id=urn:aaid:sc:US:633b745d-ed3a-4b22-ae10-d055c9a6d93f

Figure # - Appears above the image and is in bold left flush

Title – The title appears one double-spaced line below the figure number in italic title case.

Note – indicates that the image was generated, and which image generator was used. This is followed by the prompt in quotes.

Reference List

Adobe. (2024, September 27). Great egret in a pond. https://firefly.adobe.com/public/t2i?id=urn%3Aaaid%3Asc%3AUS%3A633b745d-ed3a-4b22-ae10-d055c9a6d93f&ff_channel=shared_link&ff_source=Text2Image