Deakin University AI acknowledgement

The rules at a glance

When you need one

Whenever genAI has been used in developing an assessment, e.g. generating ideas, problem solving, data analysis, or (significant) feedback on writing. Students must first check the unit's assessment instructions or the Unit Chair on whether and how genAI may be used.

Where it goes

In an 'Acknowledgements' section of the submission, with further details (e.g. prompts, outputs and your responses) provided in an Appendix.

Prompts and outputs

Students should document how they used the tool; where relevant the acknowledgement should give details of prompts and output, and examples of prompts, outputs and the student's responses can be put in an appendix.

Referencing

Deakin Guide to Referencing (e.g. APA7 > Other Sources > Artificial Intelligence). Citing AI-generated content as a primary source is in most cases not acceptable; if appropriate, cite it and still acknowledge use. APA7 in-text: (Publisher/Owner, Year; see Appendix). Reference format: Author/Owner of AI model. (Year). Name of AI model (Version) [Type or description of AI model]. URL - e.g. "OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (3.5, May 24 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat".

Must include

• name of the genAI tool (version too, if known)
• month and year you accessed it
• details of your prompts and the output (where relevant)
• precisely where in the assessment genAI was used
• how you used it

Also note

• check the unit's assessment instructions or Unit Chair before using genAI; use must be permitted
• the final submitted assessment must be your own work, creation and analysis
• critically evaluate any genAI output
• do not humanise the tool (e.g. not 'ChatGPT argues/discusses/reports')
• AI-generated content is generally not acceptable as a primary cited source
• Studiosity+ (AI feedback tool, does not generate content) is permitted for assessments but should be acknowledged where relevant