Library Guides: Academic Integrity for Students: Misuse of Artificial Intelligence Tools

What is Considered Misuse of Artificial Intelligence Tools?

In Assiniboine's Policy A25, misuse of artificial intelligence tools is considered a form of cheating. The policy defines cheating as:

“the use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise” (Assiniboine Community College, 2023).

Examples of the misuse of artificial intelligence tools include, but are not limited to:

using an artificial intelligence tool to write an essay when such use is not allowed
using an artificial intelligence tool to create a graphic when such use is not allowed
using an artificial intelligence tool to write a reflection when such use is not allowed
using an artificial intelligence tool to create coding when such use is not allowed

There are a number of ways for students to avoid misusing artificial intelligence tools, including:

Discuss academic integrity with your instructor
Discuss acceptable use of artificial intelligence tools with your instructor
Understand how artificial intelligence tools work. Some are designed for research and others are not
Use the assessment integrity and/or the academic integrity checklist
Ask instructor for examples of how and when artificial intelligence tools can be used
Ask for help from Assiniboine support staff, including the Library or your Student Success Advisor

References

Assiniboine Community College. (2023). Policy A25. https://assiniboine.net/sites/default/files/documents/2019-08/a25.pdf