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Read your assessment instructions carefully to understand what level of AI use is permitted, and note that what is permitted will vary across different assessments.

• At some points in your learning, it will be important to assess your understanding without the use of AI tools.
• At other points, you may be assessed on how well you have learnt to use the tools.

Your convenors will set the level of acceptable use of AI for each assessment based on course learning outcomes.

The unauthorised or unacknowledged use of AI in assessments is a form of cheating and is considered to be student misconduct at ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç under the current Code of Conduct and Values. If you have been found to use AI in a manner that does not meet the course instructions, penalties may occur which would include a fail, a mark of zero for the course, suspension or permanent exclusion.

All academics marking assessments submitted through either Moodle Turnitin Assignment or Inspera now have access to . This provides academics with an estimated percentage of text that has similarities to AI-generated or AI-paraphrased text (text that was originally written by AI but then rewritten to avoid detection). The document will include highlights of the relevant passages that the detector has flagged. 

This is not always conclusive evidence that a student has inappropriately used generative AI, however, this will be a flag for a marker to further review a student’s submission.

It’s important that students are aware of what tools use generative AI and may be inappropriate in an assessment. For example, Grammarly, Quillbot and translation tools such as Google Translate, DeepL and Baidu Translate are forms of generative AI. 

When using AI tools, such as ChatGPT or Copilot, it's important to properly cite and credit use. Acknowledging the use of AI when you have used it helps ensure the honesty and integrity of your work. 

In cases where the use of AI has been prohibited, please respect this and be aware that where unauthorised use is detected, penalties may apply.

Translation tools automatically convert text or speech from one language to another. Some popular tools include ChatGPT, Copilot, Google Translate and DeepL Translator. Acceptable use varies by course, so check assessment guidelines or consult teaching staff if you’re unsure. 

It is essential to create and express your own ideas in assessments. Misusing tools, such as copying outputs from ChatGPT and claiming them as your own, undermines your ability to demonstrate a genuine understanding of course material.

Spelling and grammar checks, like those in Microsoft Word, are generally acceptable as they don’t alter the meaning of your work. However, verify suggested changes, as editing tools can unintentionally distort your understanding. Some programs, like Google Docs, include AI editing features that may generate or refine text. If AI tools such as ChatGPT or Grammarly are used where permitted, you must reference or acknowledge them. Keep draft versions of your work to show your process if concerns about validity arise.

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç acknowledges that these tools can sometimes support learning but warns that inappropriate use may hinder English language development. Many multilingual students note that translating writing into English can negatively affect learning and reduce originality. For example, dictating in one language and translating into English often results in AI-generated text that lacks nuance or fails to convey the intended meaning. 

Additionally, relying on translation tools may pose challenges if your work is flagged as AI-generated, requiring you to explain ideas that may not fully reflect your understanding. 

Always check assessment guidelines to confirm whether AI translation tools are permitted in your course.