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Edith Cowan University AI acknowledgement
ECU Library says any use of an AI tool must be acknowledged in a written statement at the end of the assignment, above the reference list, naming each tool with its version (or date accessed) and how it was used. AI output should generally not be used as a source, but if you quote, paraphrase or create images with it you must also cite and reference it in APA software format.
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Edith Cowan University's own wording
"Acknowledgement: I acknowledge the use of Microsoft Copilot (Enterprise version) to brainstorm ideas for the structure of my assessment and to help me understand what cultural norms are. I used Grammarly (free version) to give me feedback on editing my draft."
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The rules at a glance
- When you need one
- Whenever an AI tool has been used, including as a study/research process aid (e.g. brainstorming, editing, generating search keywords) even if it did not directly create assessment output. Each unit has its own rules on permitted use, so check with the lecturer before relying on AI.
- Where it goes
- A written statement at the end of the assignment, above the References list (labelled e.g. 'Acknowledgement:').
- Prompts and outputs
- Students should keep a copy of their prompts and the AI responses as evidence of how they used the tool. The Library's record-keeping guide suggests recording tool name, company, version, dates used, prompts and follow-ups, outputs (screenshots or copied text), any links the output cited, and how the use contributed to the work. Some assessments may require more, e.g. dated screenshots, justification of tool choice, annotations or a reflection.
- Referencing
- APA 7th (ECU's style); AI tools are referenced in the software format, with the company as author and the version included. Format: Company. (Year). Name of the service (Version) [Description of the tool]. URL. Examples: 'Microsoft. (2024). Copilot (September 8 version) [AI text generation tool]. https://copilot.microsoft.com/' with in-text (Microsoft, 2024); 'OpenAI. (2022). ChatGPT (Version 3.5) [AI text generation tool]. https://chat.openai.com/' with in-text (OpenAI, 2022). An in-text citation always needs a reference list entry; some units may want a reference entry even without direct citation. AGLC4 law students follow the AGLC page.
- Must include
- which AI tool(s) were used
- version number or identifying detail of each tool, or date accessed
- how each tool was used
- Also note
- each unit has different rules on AI use; clarify with the lecturer before relying on AI
- AI should not be used as a source of information; find and reference credible sources instead
- read all sources before using them; failing to do so counts as fabrication and academic misconduct
- some assessments require a submission declaration that the work is your own and all resources are cited or acknowledged
- AI should not replace your learning
Sources
- https://ecu.au.libguides.com/generative-ai/referencing
- https://ecu.au.libguides.com/referencing/reference-examples
- https://ecu.au.libguides.com/generative-ai/recording-outputs
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