AI for College Students

If permitted by your professor, there are ethical ways to use AI. Be sure to check your syllabus for a statement on AI use; if there is not a statement, ask your professor, Every professor will have their own policy.

• Use AI as a tool for brainstorming and research, not as a replacement for original thinking
• Always review and verify AI-generated information
• Be transparent about AI use in your work
• Consult with professors about acceptable AI use in assignments

Always follow your professors' guidance on citing AI, but there are general guidelines to get you started.

• Acknowledge use of AI tools in methodology or acknowledgments section
• Cite specific AI models or tools used, including version numbers if applicable
• Treat AI-generated content similarly to information from other sources, providing proper attribution

For proper citation format, use the style indicated by your professor, different fields of study use different style guides. The two most popular are: