AI Acknowledgement

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Newcastle University AI acknowledgement

Newcastle asks you to say openly how, why and when you used generative AI in preparing any assessed work, usually in a short statement at the end of your reference list. If your module leader asks for a detailed acknowledgement, add your prompts, the output and how you changed it, and reference any AI content you use directly.

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

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Did you use AI?

Your university or journal

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. I rewrote anything I used in my own words. I checked the facts it gave me against the original sources.

Newcastle University's own wording

"I acknowledge the use of <insert name(s) and url> to generate information for background research and at the drafting stage of the writing process with the creation of an outline structure for this essay." (one of several example sentences, others cover writing style, information source and images)

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

The rules at a glance

When you need one
When AI supports the preparation of an assessed piece of work (including as a digital assistant, not only when quoted). Using AI only for your own learning and development usually does not need acknowledging.
Where it goes
A short statement at the end of your reference list; a detailed description (prompts/outputs) may be requested as an appendix at the end of the work.
Prompts and outputs
Basic statement: highlight example prompts. Detailed acknowledgement (if required): list prompts, provide a copy of the outputs and explain changes, possibly as an appendix.
Referencing
Yes, if AI content is used as an information source (quotation, summary, paraphrase, image) give an in-text citation and reference in your subject's style. Cite Them Right Harvard treats chat tools as personal communication, e.g. "OpenAI ChatGPT (2023) ChatGPT response to John Smith, 28 March. Available at: https://chat.openai.com/"; MLA example: "ChatGPT, 14 Mar. version, OpenAI, 28 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat."
Must include
  • list of AI tools used and why you chose them (name and URL)
  • brief explanation of what you used each tool for
  • example prompts you want to highlight, with annotations or comments on why they were useful
  • detailed version (if module leader requires): all prompts, a copy of the output generated, and how you modified it
  • a reference for the tool including URL and date accessed
Also note
  • follow module tutor guidance and assignment briefs; Schools or lecturers may set specific requirements
  • submitted work must be your own and not extensively edited or enhanced by AI
  • suspected AI-generated text, images or code are handled under the Academic Misconduct Procedure, and the Student Progress Service may run work through an AI checker in an investigation

If you didn't use AI

Listed among the example acknowledgement sentences: "No content generated by AI technologies has been presented as my own work"

Sources

Your unit outline or the journal's author guide wins if it says something different. Spotted a change? Tell us.