Paraphrasing or quoting another’s work without citing the source is a form of academic misconduct. Even inadvertent or unintentional misuse or appropriation of another's work (such as relying heavily on source material that is not expressly acknowledged) is considered plagiarism. All sources of information that are not your original thoughts need to be cited.  This includes, but is not limited to, journal articles, textbooks and online resources. 

In this course, you may utilize AI language models, including ChatGPT, as a resource to support your writing assignments. AI language models are powerful tools developed to generate text based on the input provided. It can provide suggestions, offer alternative phrasing, and help brainstorm ideas for your written work.

While the AI language models can help refine your writing, it is important to remember that it is an AI system and not a substitute for your critical thinking and creativity. If you choose to use this tool, apply it as a supplement to your writing process and not rely solely on its suggestions. Ultimately, you are responsible for the content and quality of your written assignment. Therefore, you should critically evaluate ChatGPT outputs for accuracy, potential bias, and relevancy. Some acceptable applications of AI in my courses include, but are not limited to, the generation of lists of keywords for a literature review, suggestions for outlining/organizing written material, brainstorming, creation of rubrics, assistance creating discussion prompts and checking citation formatting for errors.

 

When utilizing AI language models, it is essential to ensure that your writing remains original and properly attributed, including citing outputs or text generated by ChatGPT. Please see the How to cite ChatGPT in APA Style resource.  You are required to cite any use of AI.  Do this for written assignments and discussion posts.  AI are NOT to be used in writing final versions of assignments related to the Capstone paper. At the end of the Capstone process, every student signs an academic verification allowing your paper to be used by MSSE and to verify that it is original work.