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g. Providers work in partnership with staff and students to establish coherent approaches to technology in teaching, learning and assessment (such as Generative Artificial Intelligence).

Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT Bing and Bard, are not primary sources of information. Instead, they are language processing models. Whilst they can provide useful information and help generate ideas, they do not independently verify the facts, understand context, think, or feel like humans. 

What this means is that the text generated by AI tools can sometimes be factually incorrect. Therefore, it is crucial that you critically review all outputs generated by these tools rather than blindly accept the content as correct.  

Think of Generative AI as a starting point, much like Wikipedia. Both can give you an initial understanding of a subject or a quick overview. But remember, for academic assignments, you will need more rigorous sources.

While Wikipedia isn't typically an acceptable citation for academic work, neither are generative AI tools.  They're great tools to begin your research, but they shouldn't be your main or only sources. 

Always turn to reputable, peer-reviewed scholarly materials for in-depth research. And remember, copying and pasting content, whether from a website or AI-generated material, isn't permissible. It's plagiarism.

Where is the best place to look for credible sources of information?

Module-based reading lists have a carefully selected range of resources such as textbooks, journal articles, and web-based articles. These resources have been chosen by your module convenor to support the learning outcomes for each module, and so can be relied on for accuracy and relevance.

2. A proof reader should not make any changes directly to the work, but should suggest changes by writing on a hard copy or using Track Changes/ comments etc. The proposals made by a proofreader should be retained by the student in case a concern regarding misconduct is raised.  

3. No substantial changes to the content should be made, the extent of which would constitute the content being produced or substantively produced by the proofreader without correct citation.  

Therefore, a proofreader may not: 

• Rewrite sections where argumentation or logic is unclear. 

• Rewrite sections to improve paraphrasing. 

• Rearrange paragraphs and sentences with the intention of improving structure. 

• Rearrange paragraphs and sentences with the intention of improving the argument. 

• Correct calculations, data, or factual errors etc. 

• Make any changes or correction to the references and bibliography. 

A proofreader may: 

• Identify errors in grammar, vocabulary, expression and word order only making specific minor suggestions where the communication is clear. 

• Highlight areas where communication is unclear or where there is inconsistent use of a referencing system.