How can I ensure academic integrity and avoid using GenAI inappropriately?
Answer
Academic misconduct, such as representing a generated assignment as your own, can damage your reputation and the university’s reputation, and it can devalue the quality of the degrees the university grants. If you are tempted to use GenAI to draft your assignment for you, there is always another solution to the problem that ensures you are doing your own work with integrity. For example:
- If you are running out of time, you can request a course extension.
- If you don’t understand the assignment, contact your instructor or academic expert for more information. If you don’t know how to contact your instructor, you can contact your course coordinator.
- If you need support with research, review the library’s research guides or contact the library.
- If you need support with writing, visit the Write Site. You can book an appointment to help you plan your assignment, and you can get feedback on your draft once you’ve written it.
AU has many other supports to assist students to complete their coursework with integrity. Visit AU’s Support Services for more information.