Before you start: Always check if and how the use of generative artificial intelligence is permitted in the preparation of your assessment task. Unauthorised use of generative AI or paraphrasing tools can be a form of academic misconduct.
If you are allowed to use Generative Artificial Intellegence (GenAI) to prepare your assessment, you may need to acknowledge its use. It is important to check each task for specific guidelines and instructions on GenAI use, whether it is permitted or not, and if the Course Coordinator requires an acknowledgement.
Below are some examples of how to acknowledge the use of GenAI programs in preparing your assessment. Remember these are just examples and must be personalised to your use.
Acknowledgement
Let’s break it down:
Acknowledgement Statement:
Start with a clear acknowledgement of the use of GenAI.
Mention the specific GenAI system you used (provide a link if available).
Prompts Used:
List the prompts that were input into the GenAI system.
These prompts are essential for transparency and understanding how the information was generated.
Output Modification:
Explain any changes made to the output generated by the GenAI.
Did you paraphrase, rewrite, or adapt the material? Describe the actions taken.
| Attribution Parts | Attribution Example |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement statement |
I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas for my essay on climate change. |
| Prompts used |
The following prompts were input into ChatGPT;
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| Output modification |
The resulting output was used to guide further research. Relevant statements that were consistent with academic research were rephrased to better reflect my own style of writing. |
| Declaration | I confirm that the final product submitted is the result of my own work and does not include primarily AI-generated content. |
| Attribution parts | Attribution Example |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement statement |
I acknowledge the use of GrammarlyAI, in assisting with the formulation of the following paragraph for this assignment. |
| Prompts used |
The following prompts were input into GrammarlyAI.
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| Output modifications |
The paragraph was edited by GrammarlyAI and the suggested output was used in my final submission. |
| Declaration | I confirm that my original work with no AI content is submitted as an appendix item of the final submission. |
| Attribution Parts | Attribution Example |
|---|---|
| Acknowledgement statement |
I acknowledge the use of Microsoft CoPilot, in this assessment |
| Output modifications |
The resulting output was used or changed in the following ways:
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| Declaration | I confirm that the extent of the use of AI in this assessment is limited to the conditions specified above. |
| GenAI used to refine/edit | **I confirm that my original work with no AI content is submitted as an appendix item of the final submission |
| Attribution Parts | Attribution Example |
| Acknowledgement statement | I acknowledge the use of Microsoft CoPilot, in this assessment for analysing the impact of globalisation on cultural identity and suggesting arguments to support the negative impact globalisation is having on the sustainability of culture. Additionally, Microsoft CoPilot edited my draft making suggestions to improve my academic writing style and reduce word count. |
Additionally, it is beneficial to record your drafting process, particularly when you are using GenAI, to ensure transparency and accountability. You can do this by:
Here is an example of a table that could be used to track how you have used GenAI. This is just an example, you need to check your specific task instructions as to how you are permitted to use GenAI for each assessment task.
| Check | I used GenAI to: | GenAI tool used | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generate an outline/structure | |||
| Brainstorn | |||
| Summarise articles/books/videos, etc. | |||
| Improve grammar/style/spelling | |||
| Write content from bullet-points that I provided | |||
| Identify articles/books etc. | |||
| Generate references/a reference list (comment required if checked) | |||
| Generate content for this assignment (this may constitute plagiarism, comment required) | |||
| Generate graphs, charts etc. | |||
| Generate images/visuals/videos | |||
| Create voice over | |||
| Utilised GenAI for predictive analysis | |||
| Generate a presentation | |||
| Enhance a presentation | |||
| Other (please explain) |
Did you know? UniSC students have access to Microsoft Copilot, enabling students to engage in AI-assisted research, content development, and image creation with enterprise-grade data protection and properly referenced, current information.
