AI and Assessments: �A quick guide for students

What is AI?

• AI stands for artificial intelligence and using it is like having a computer that thinks
• AI tools like ChatGPT or Snapchat My AI can write text, make art and create music by learning from data from the internet, but watch out – they can also make things up and be biased

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How can AI be misused in assessments?

AI misuse is when you take something made using AI and say it’s your own work.

THIS IS

CHEATING!

How do I make sure I don’t misuse AI?

Know the rules

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Reference reference reference!

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Declare it's all your own work

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Know the rules!

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• You’re not allowed to use AI tools when you’re in an exam
• Your teachers will tell you if you’re allowed to use AI tools when doing your coursework – the rules will depend on your qualification
• Even if you’re allowed to use AI tools, you can’t get marks for content just produced by AI – your marks come from showing your own understanding and producing your own work

Reference reference reference!

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If you’re allowed to use AI tools, you must reference them clearly

• Name the AI tool you used
• Add the date you generated the content
• Explain how you used it
• Save a screenshot of the questions you asked and the answers you got

Declare it’s all your own work

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• When you hand in your assessment, you have to sign a declaration
• Anything without a reference must be all your own work
• If you’ve used an AI tool, don’t sign the declaration until you’re sure you’ve added all the references

What happens if I misuse AI?

If you’ve misused AI, you could lose your marks for the assessment – you could even be disqualified from the subject.

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DON’T RISK IT!

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Remember: Misusing AI is cheating!

REMEMBER

Misusing AI is cheating!

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Know the rules

Talk to your teachers

Reference clearly