Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence

Students at Bond University have begun using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) to benefit their work processes, where permitted. 

Gen-AI uses complex algorithms to generate text, images, data, sounds and videos based on existing data. Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, produce text from large datasets in response to prompts. 

Gen-AI can quickly complete otherwise time-consuming tasks such as data gathering and analysis, and can serve as a valuable scoping tool for students.

While Gen-AI can assist your studies, it's important to be aware of the limitations and risks. Read on for further information about the use of GenAI at Bond University.

  • Some assessment tasks permit the use of Gen-AI and others do not. 

    Students must check each assessment task sheet and follow the instructions provided. If it is still unclear, ask your educators, including Beyond Bond.

    The use of Gen-AI at Bond must align with Bond’s Principles of Academic Integrity, and uphold the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

    If you are a new student, complete the compulsory Academic Integrity Module. This module is also recommended for continuing students.

  • Do:

    • Confirm with your educators before using Gen-AI.
    • Ensure your use of Gen-AI upholds the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.
    • Be critical of the output, ensuring it’s reputable, accurate and current.
    • Cite the use of Gen-AI in accordance with the latest advice from the Library.
    • Submit a Statement of Authorship with every assessable piece of work.
    • Refresh your knowledge regularly — advice on Gen-AI may change in the future.

    Don't:

    • Do not simply copy and paste the Gen-AI output into your final submission and hope for the best. The consequence of this could be a charge of academic misconduct.
    • Do not use Gen-AI as the solution if you are struggling with your studies. Instead, reach out to your educators, the Academic Skills Centre, the Library services, or your faculty Student Affairs and Service Quality team. You can also access wellbeing support at BondCare.

  • If Gen-AI is permitted in an assessment task, there are still risks associated with using Gen-AI output. Students must consider the current risks, including: 

    • Gen-AI output is unreliable – Gen-AI calculates answers based on your input. It doesn’t “think” and can’t understand the meaning of the input or the results. It may also generate a fake response (an ‘AI hallucination’) or fake references.
    • Gen-AI output can be biased – Gen-AI’s corpus (data source) is limited. It doesn’t consider that its answer might be discriminatory, and that marginalised people might be under-represented. This can result in biased and inaccurate output. 
    • Gen-AI output is often dated – Gen-AI’s corpus relies almost completely on text that may be outdated Because of this, the response it gives you may no longer be correct.

     

  • The unauthorised or improper use of Gen-AI is academic misconduct, as set out in the Student Code of Conduct Policy.

    Research students should also refer to the Research Misconduct Policy.

  • The styles used at Bond University are developed from specific instructions on how to cite and reference output from Gen-AI tools.

    Librarians monitor notifications from each style manual and update the referencing style guides when new advice is received via their websites.

    The Library has developed these FAQs and will review and update individual referencing style guides for the start of each semester.

Some assessment tasks permit the use of Gen-AI and others do not. 

Students must check each assessment task sheet and follow the instructions provided. If it is still unclear, ask your educators, including Beyond Bond.

The use of Gen-AI at Bond must align with Bond’s Principles of Academic Integrity, and uphold the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Integrity Policy.

If you are a new student, complete the compulsory Academic Integrity Module. This module is also recommended for continuing students.

Examples of appropriate use

The use of Gen-AI differs across subjects and assessment tasks according to the learning outcomes being addressed.

Students must check each assessment task sheet for details of whether and how Gen-AI can be used. 

The below examples demonstrate how Gen-AI is being used in some assessments. 

  • Healthcare Innovations Program

    Educator: Dr Sharon Micken, Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine

    Students in the Healthcare Innovations program can use Gen-AI to: 

    1. Familiarise themselves with a topic.

    2. Brainstorm and generate ideas.

    3. Improve language proficiency, drafting and editing.

    4. Generate images, videos, or voice recordings.

    Students must extend Gen-AI output to create their analysis and conclusions, reference Gen-AI appropriately, and verify that Gen-AI output is reliable, unbiased and current. 

Academic Integrity Module (AIM)

AIM is a 30-minute, online module that is compulsory for new students, recommended for continuing students and available to staff.

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