Motivation and emotion/Assessment/Using generative AI
| In a nutshell: Use of AI-generated content needs to be clear in the edit summary, with details of the prompt and AI engine, otherwise this will be considered a violation of academic integrity and referred for investigation. Content must also be fact-checked, use accurate and appropriate citations to peer-reviewed sources, and be revised/rewritten. |
Summary
Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools can aid but should not replace independent thinking. If using genAI tools for the major project, acknowledge its use in Wikiversity edit summaries,. If in doubt, more acknowledgment is better than less. Academia is based on transparency. Acknowledgement is not required for low-level tasks such as improving spelling and grammar.
You are responsible for content you submit. Be aware of limitations of genAI tools such as biases and inaccuracies. GenAI tools work best for topics you already understand, with carefully crafted prompting based on peer-reviewed research. Refine prompts for better results and fact-check generated content. AI-generated should also be revised/rewritten in order to improve it. Despite the risks, genAI tools can aid brainstorming, concept explanation, synthesis of ideas, and improve the readability and quality of written expression.
If you are unsure about appropriate use, ask questions and discuss, so we can all learn together.
Detailed guidelines
Learning to use generative artificial intelligence (genAI) tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini) responsibly and ethically is an emerging skill. GenAI tools can be used to enhance academic work, but should be used judiciously and as a supplementary tool, rather than as a replacement for independent thinking and academic inquiry.
GenAI tools may be used to assist in preparation of the major project (topic development, book chapter, multimedia presentation). Use of such tools must be clearly acknowledged in Wikiversity edit summaries,, otherwise it is a violation of academic integrity. Best practice is to include a publicly accessible link to the chatbot conversation. ChatGPT shared links FAQ). If a link can't be shared, then include details of the prompt in edit summary, (e.g., "ChatGPT May 24 Version. Prompt detail or summary")
These practices help to ensure that the use of genAI is clear and transparent. Transparency is key to good practice in academia and professionalism. If in doubt, err on the side of providing too much acknowledgement detail than not enough. However, there is no need to acknowledge genAI use for low-level tasks such as fixing grammar and spelling.
Be aware of the limits of genAI tools. Content they generate may be inaccurate, biased, incomplete, or otherwise problematic. Minimal effort prompting tends to yield low quality results. Refine prompts to get better outcomes. You are entirely responsible for the accuracy and quality of any content you submit. Always fact check.
Regardless of whether genAI has been used, all claims need to be supported by verified peer-reviewed citations which you have directly consulted. Thus, whilst genAI citation is necessary, where it has been used, it is not a sufficient basis for supporting claims. The author must do independent reading and checking to identify appropriate peer-reviewed citations to support any claims being made. Low-energy or unreflective reuse of text generated by genAI large language models without further investigation and reviewing of primary, peer-reviewed academic literature will lead to poor quality results. GenAI tools work best for topics which you already understand. Guide and craft genAI responses based on your reading of peer-reviewed theory and research.
Despite these warnings, you are encouraged to explore use of genAI tools to help create higher quality work. Recommended uses of genAI tools include brainstorming, explaining key concepts, developing a structure, synthesising complex ideas, rephrasing to improve readability and the quality of written expression, checking spelling and grammar, and image generation (e.g., see Figure 1).
If you are unsure about how to use genAI or how to cite appropriately, ask questions and discussion, so we can all learn together.
See also
- Wikibooks:Artificial Intelligence (draft proposal)
- Wikipedia:Large language models (draft proposal)
- Wikiversity:Artificial intelligence (draft proposal)
External links
- APA style ChatGPT citation (APA Style Blog)
- GenAI for students (University of Canberra Library)