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Academic Integrity and AI

Carlow University's Academic Integrity Policy underscores the importance of honesty, transparency, and originality in academic work. When using AI tools:

  • Be Transparent: Always cite AI-generated content.
  • Be Original: Use AI as a supplementary tool, not as a replacement for your own ideas and words.
  • Be Ethical: Ensure that the use of AI aligns with the guidelines provided by your instructors and university policy.

A Note on Reliability

AI tools like ChatGPT do not generate information from a reliable database or verified sources. Always cross-check the information and utilize peer-reviewed sources to validate the content generated by AI before including it in your academic work.


Additional Resources

Citing AI Resources

Why Cite AI Tools?

Citing resources is a cornerstone of academic integrity, ensuring that ideas and information are attributed to their rightful originators. When using AI tools like ChatGPT to assist in generating content, it is crucial to acknowledge the tool to maintain transparency and honesty in your work, allow others to explore the tool to understand its capabilities, and uphold Carlow University's Academic Integrity Policy.


How to Cite ChatGPT

Different citation styles have varied formats, and adhering to the specific requirements of each is crucial. Here are examples of how you might cite ChatGPT in a few common styles:


In-Text Citations

When you utilize content generated by ChatGPT within your work, esure to also provide in-text citations. In-text citations give immediate acknowledgement to the tool and maintain the flow of integrity throughout your work.

  • Example (APA):
    • (OpenAI, 2022)