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Plagiarism and Appropriate Use of AI in Academic Work

October 15, 2024

What is Plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work without giving proper credit. In academic writing, it involves presenting another person’s words, ideas, or information as your own without appropriate citation. This can manifest in various ways, including failing to paraphrase correctly and not acknowledging sources. At ELC Training, there is a strict no-tolerance policy towards plagiarism, cheating, and collusion. Students must uphold integrity by submitting work that is entirely their own or correctly referenced.

Why is it Wrong?
Plagiarism undermines the value of original work and academic honesty. Misusing AI tools like ChatGPT to complete assessment tasks and submitting AI-generated content as your own is also considered plagiarism. It compromises the authenticity of your work and your personal learning journey.

Using AI Tools Responsibly
AI tools, such as ChatGPT, can be incredibly useful when used correctly. Here are some productive ways to incorporate AI into your academic routine:

Understanding Complex Concepts: Use AI to simplify and explain intricate concepts or assessment questions.

Improving Written Communication: Refine your writing by using AI to polish your language in drafts and emails.

Assessment Preparation: Utilise AI to generate practice quizzes and flashcards for exam preparation.

It is important to reference the use of Generative AI tools.
To reference ChatGPT in an assignment, you can follow this format:

APA Style: OpenAI. (Year). Title of the ChatGPT interaction. Retrieved from [URL]
Example: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT response on referencing. Retrieved from [https://www.openai.com/chatgpt]

Avoiding Accidental Plagiarism
Plagiarism can sometimes occur unintentionally. To ensure your work is original, use plagiarism checkers like Scribbr, Grammarly, Justdone, Quillbot, Softtonic, Papersowl, or Check-plagiarism. These tools can help you maintain academic integrity by identifying and correcting potential issues before submission.

For access to a citation tool to ensure correct reference please see the website below:
How to Cite in APA Format (7th edition) | Guide & Generator (scribbr.com)

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