Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington AI acknowledgement

The rules at a glance

When you need one

Whenever generative AI is permitted in a course and you use it (Generative AI Policy 5.11 says acknowledge 'any use'); research students likewise under clause 6.7.

Where it goes

In the introduction or methodology section, or a separate section describing GenAI use (library guide).

Prompts and outputs

Students are encouraged to keep a log of tools, prompts and how they were used. For references, details may include tool and version, date and time, who entered the prompt, initial prompt, AI response and follow-ups; a copy of the AI content can be provided in the text, an appendix or via a link.

Referencing

If you quote, paraphrase, adopt, adapt or summarise AI content you should cite and reference it using your style's GenAI guidance; if none exists, treat the tool as personal communication or as computer software and use one option consistently. If AI only helped understanding, idea development or writing style, an acknowledgement statement may be enough.

Must include

• what tools you used
• how you used them
• why you used them

Also note

• unauthorised use of AI to substantially complete any component of coursework is potential academic misconduct
• do not upload lecturer slides, notes, assignment briefs or recordings to AI tools
• verify every AI-created reference against the original source
• follow course coordinator instructions; ask if unsure
• separate guidelines apply to postgraduate research students (Faculty of Graduate Research)