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Generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI)

When you can use Gen-AI

Using Gen-AI in your studies

You must consult your course outline or Blackboard site to confirm whether the use of Gen-AI has been explicitly allowed or is required in your assessment task and how you may use it. Using Gen-AI to complete your assessment without explicit authorisation is a breach of academic integrity under The University of Notre Dame's Academic Integrity Policy. 

 

Statement of acknowledgement

When authorised to use Gen-AI in assessments, a written statement of acknowledgement is required. Your course coordinator will provide guidance on how to acknowledge your use of Gen-AI in your assessment.  

In your acknowledgement you should:

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Specify what Gen-AI

technology or tool was used.

 Describe how the tool was used. Include the list of prompts used. Provide a brief description on
how the outputs were used
in your work. 

Template:
I acknowledge the use of [insert name of AI tool] to [insert description of usage]. The prompts used were [insert list of prompts]. The outputs generated from these prompts were used to XXX. 

Example:
ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/) has been used to list key trends in sustainable business practices using the prompt: provide a list of the top 5 sustainable business practices being implemented in Australia in the last 2 years. The generated list was reviewed and adapted to form the 5 key focus areas in the final report and was supplemented with independent research.

 

Citing Gen-AI 

When approved to use Gen-AI in assessments, adhere to the relevant referencing guidelines for advice on how to cite the use of Gen-AI in your in-text and end-text references. 

Click on your school's referencing style guide to see the rules relating to citing approved use of Gen-AI use in your assignments. 

Gen-AI tools

If using any Gen-AI tools you should:

  • Check with your lecturer or supervisor that use of these tools is permitted and appropriate.
  • Document your usage of Gen-AI search tools and use with transparency.
  • Critically evaluate the resources you have found using the CRAAP test

These resources can help you find Gen-AI tools for a wide variety of purposes and applications:

Whether using Gen-AI for your studies or for any other purpose, remember that it does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or appropriateness of anything it produces.


Gen-AI can:

  • Be biased because of the way it's been trained.

Types of biases in content generated by Gen-AI include:

  • Cultural bias
  • Racial bias
  • Stereotypes
  • Gender bias
  • Age bias
  • Sometimes make up completely untrue information (this is known as 'hallucinating')

To try and mitigate AI hallucinations you should use an AI tool designed for the purpose you intend to use it for and provide clear, specific direction in your prompts. 

Refer to Crafting useful prompts for further advice.

  • Does not usually include references, so the information can't be checked.

Most of the free Gen-AI tools don't provide the sources used to generate the response, making it difficult to fact check the validity of the outputs. 

If a reference is provided this could be made up or a mash up from different sources to create a fake reference. 

You will need to do your own research to ensure the outputs you receive are factually correct

  • May not protect the data or images you upload

There is no reassurance that your uploaded data is protected. There is potential for your data to be collected and on-sold.

  • Use huge amounts of energy, contributing to global warming

The carbon footprint of Gen-AI models is significant. Data centres used to develop and deploy Gen-AI technologies consume massive amounts of energy and produce high levels of carbon emission. 
 

Credo

On campus you will have direct access to the modules from the links; off campus, you may be asked to login with your student number and password if you have not already authenticated. 

Sage Campus

This is a a free course on how to master interacting with ChatGPT. Click on demo hub in the module linked below and register your details to launch the course.

Linked-in Learning

Curated content, updated regularly on the most vital AI topics and technologies, from emerging tools to responsible AI.

Externally sourced information about Generative AI may not align with Notre Dame's policies or academic standards. Always cross-check information with the University's current policies and guidelines for using Gen-AI in assignments or research. What is permitted at one institution may not be allowed at another.

Further assistance

  • Try the Library’s online FAQ service AskUs for general enquiries.
  • If you are unsure whether your use of Gen-AI is allowed in your assessment check with your lecturer or course coordinator.
  • Whose Work is it? This module is available through Academic Support in all Blackboard courses.
  • The University's Academic learning skills guide covers different aspects of study, learning and academic skills that are essential for success at university.
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