Do you know if Gen AI use is allowed for an assignment? Use this flowchart to help find the answer.
Before Using Gen AI for an Assignment
Step 1: Consult your Course Outline
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Step 2: Ask your TA or Course Instructor
Based on course policies, can you use Gen AI for this assignment?
(e.g. ChatGPT, Quillbot, Copilot, OpenAI)
Yes
Understand the assignment requirements and expectations. It’s your responsibility to ask if you’re not sure. Do you know how you can use the tool and at what stages you are allowed to use it for this assignment?
Inform yourself about the Gen AI tool’s policy on safety, privacy and collection of your personal data.
Critically analyze and always fact check Gen AI’s outputs as it can often lack reliability and accuracy.
Only use Gen AI to assist and collaborate, and as stated in the assignment. Do not use Gen AI to complete whole assignments.
Cite and explain your use of Gen AI in the final submission. Keep a record of how you used Gen AI in case you are asked about it later.
No
Avoid using Gen AI for this assignment. Gen AI will not help support your learning in the course and using it might result in a lower grade or academic misconduct investigation.
Instead, focus on planning assignments in advance and reaching out to academic supports and resources at York!
Keep drafts, outlines, and notes related to your assignment in case you are asked about them by your instructor.