AI Acknowledgement

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RMIT University AI acknowledgement

RMIT requires an acknowledgement for any AI use connected to an assessment, even when no AI content ends up in the final work. Any AI output that does appear (quoted or paraphrased text, images, tables, data) also needs an in-text citation and a reference list entry.

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

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RMIT University doesn't publish a fixed template, so this uses a general format that covers what it asks for.

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 used ChatGPT (OpenAI, https://chatgpt.com) on [date] 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. A full record of my prompts and the outputs is available on request.

RMIT University's own wording

Under 'Acknowledgement of tools used', write "I acknowledge the use of [AI tool or technology name] ([creator]) to generate…" or "I have not used any AI tools or technologies to prepare this assessment." Under 'How the tool was used', give examples like "I generated tables to visualise my data." Under 'Records available', write "A full record of prompts and outputs is available upon request."

Summarised from RMIT University's guidance.

The rules at a glance

When you need one
Any use of AI in relation to an assessment, e.g. brainstorming, clarifying understanding, generating tables/figures/images/code, proofreading and editing. Rules vary by course and task.
Prompts and outputs
Keep a record of prompts, outputs and how the content was used, and save copies of AI-generated content because educators may request them; some tasks may require including AI content, iterations or critiques in the submission.
Referencing
When AI output appears directly in the work, add an in-text citation and reference list entry in the style your course mandates, referencing each tool used; specific formats are in RMIT's AI referencing guidelines (not captured).
Must include
  • how you used the AI tool
  • name of the tool and its creator
  • year the AI content was generated
  • whether a full record of prompts and outputs is available
Also note
  • Check AI rules in your assessment brief, Canvas and course guide; ask your coordinator if unclear
  • Version numbers and access dates are not required unless your coordinator says so
  • Submitting AI-generated work as your own, or using AI to bypass required skills, may breach academic integrity
  • You are responsible for accuracy and originality; AI may invent references or silently rewrite your work
  • Do not paste personal or confidential information into AI tools
  • Asking about AI use is not an admission of guilt

If you didn't use AI

I have not used any AI tools or technologies to prepare this assessment.

Sources

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