AI Acknowledgement

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James Cook University AI acknowledgement

At JCU, if AI is allowed for a task you must say when, how and which AI tools contributed to your work, usually in a short statement that names the tool (with link), what you used it for, the prompts you entered and how the output was used. Students must also complete the AI declaration before submitting any assignment, and cite AI output in their referencing style where required.

Checked against James Cook University's own pages on 9 October 2026 · See the full rules

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Did you use AI?

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Which AI tools?

What did you use it for?

What did you do with what it gave you?

More details · prompts, date, versions
Your prompts and the AI's answers
I acknowledge the use of ChatGPT (https://chatgpt.com) to brainstorm ideas and check grammar and spelling. The prompts used include [your prompts]. I rewrote anything I used in my own words. I checked the facts it gave me against the original sources.

James Cook University's own wording

"I acknowledge the use of [insert AI system(s) and link] to [specify use of generative artificial intelligence]. The prompts used include [list of prompts]. The output from these prompts was used to [explain use]."

Quoted from James Cook University's guidance. The generator below fills this format in for you.

The rules at a glance

When you need one
Whenever AI is used in a way that influences submitted work (e.g. generating ideas, drafting, editing, creating images or any other purpose), where AI use is permitted by the Subject Outline or coordinator.
Where it goes
A short statement, e.g. on a cover page or the first slide, as specified by the student's college; students are also required to complete the AI declaration before submitting any assignment. Lecturers may specify where a no-AI disclaimer goes.
Prompts and outputs
Prompts must be listed in the acknowledgement (examples give the date they were entered); the ethical-use page also advises keeping a record of prompts and responses.
Referencing
Check the preferred style guide (JCU Library FAQ / referencing LibGuide). APA example: AI output is treated as unrecoverable and credited to the algorithm's author, in-text (Microsoft, 2026) or Microsoft (2026); reference list 'Microsoft. (2026). Copilot [Large language model]. https://copilot.microsoft.com/', linking directly to the chat record if possible. AI-generated images need a caption noting AI generation (APA example note: 'Image generated using Copilot by Microsoft from the prompt: "...". Generated on 10 July 2026.'), a citation if required, and an AI acknowledgement statement.
Must include
  • AI system(s) used and link
  • specific use of generative AI
  • prompts used (with date entered, per the examples)
  • explanation of how the output was used
Also note
  • check the Subject Outline and confirm with the lecturer/coordinator whether AI is allowed
  • submitting AI-generated work as your own is academic misconduct
  • do not use AI in invigilated exams or restricted assessments unless explicitly allowed
  • never fabricate references or data; fact-check all AI output
  • authorship declaration states no part was copied from any source including AI without attribution
  • do not share personal details, student number or assignment files with AI tools unless a university-approved system is provided

If you didn't use AI

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Sources

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