Remember the reasons why we cite ANY source:
1) to give credit to the author/creator
2) to help others locate the sources you used
This foundation of academic integrity will help you learn WHEN and HOW to cite AI-generated content.
Just as you would with any other source, you should USE quotation marks and a citation to indicate any sentences that were generated or suggested by AI tools.
Just as you would with any other sources, you should LIMIT the amount of text you cite to a quotation of 1-2 sentences because AI should SUPPORT your work, it shouldn't BE your work.
OpenAI, ChatGPT. Response to prompt: “Explain what is meant by the term ‘Triple Bottom Line’” (February 15, 2023, https://chat.openai.com/).
As part of FHSU's Microsoft 365 license, faculty, staff and students have access to Microsoft’s Copilot AI. It is very similar to ChatGPT.
To use Copilot AI (and FHSU's added benefits of data protection)
When you use Copilot with your TigerNetID:
As with a human, when you give a large-language model a task, providing specific instructions yields better results. Here are some ways to be specific:
Generative AI Tools are known for common faults, especially when selecting and citing sources. Your assignment walks you through a few different ways to use AI for your project. It can be helpful in generating ideas, but not for finding sources.
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What to Watch For |
How to Resolve It |
Investigate |
| False or non-existent sources (books and articles that don't exist; also called hallucinations) |
ALWAYS check the sources cited in AI-generated outputs | Does this source exist? |
| Failure to accurately cite sources | ALWAYS check the sources cited in AI-generated outputs | Was the information in the cited source summarized and used accurately and correctly? |
| Poor prompts = Poor outputs | Read about tips for prompting AI Tools. Don't use your first prompt or your first output. | What would a "GOOD" output look like? How can I adjust my prompt to generate a better output? |
| Incomplete or broad statements that dance around the details of the prompt | Experiment with different ways to write your AI prompt. Don't use your first prompt or your first output. | What would a "GOOD" output look like? Does the AI output fully address the assignment prompt? Do you need to revise your AI prompt to include other aspects of the assignment? |
| Inaccurate claims |
Do your own research to find reliable sources that corroborate the AI-generated claims. |
What are other sources that cover this topic in a similar way? |
| Outdated sources |
Large language models operate off of training dataset that may not include current information. Add sources from your own research of recently published articles on the topic. |
What does recent research reveal about this topic? |
LLMs are good at many tasks that make teaching and learning easier, such as explaining concepts, providing examples, and designing assignments. However, if you are an instructor, make sure you check any LLM-generated content for errors before giving it to your students. If you are a student, make sure you check with your instructor before using a LLM to help with an assignment. Here are some possible use cases for education:
The following articles provide some suggestions on how to use generative AI effectively in the classroom. Whether and how you choose to use AI in the classroom is up to you.
The following articles provide some suggestions on how to use generative AI appropriately in the classroom if your instructor says that you may.