It is important that you check with your course-coordinator to verify whether use of AI tools is permitted for a specific assignment before commencing. There may be cases where you are directed to use AI platforms as part of an assignment or piece of assessment. You need to ensure that you follow the guidelines you are provided with and only use the tools as instructed. Failure to reference externally sourced, non-original work can result in Academic misconduct.
If the use of AI tools is permitted, then you must properly acknowledge and provide a citation for any AI used in your work. The Library recommends you provide:
- A written declaration acknowledging which generative AI tools have been used and how extensively.
- A description of how the material was generated (i.e. prompts used).
- Citations and references for content developed using these tools, using the closest source types in the style being used (e.g., non-recoverable sources, personal correspondence).
Generative AI content differs from other academic sources in that it has no specific author and is not currently able to be reproduced or recovered. The major citation and referencing systems have not yet amended their style guides with directions on how to cite and reference artificial intelligence technology sources.
We have prepared guidelines for citing AI tools in the referencing styles supported by the Library. As generative AI is a nonrecoverable source, which can’t be retrieved or linked, we recommend using the personal communication or correspondence reference type for the style guide you are using. Select the reference style you are using from the menu on the left to view the guidelines.
