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Module Leaders need to ensure that all assignment briefs explicitly state how GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) can be used within each assessment. To ensure consistency, this should be one of the following three levels, using the standard statement provided. Please copy all of the text in the relevant box into your assignment briefs so that it is clear to students what the boundaries of AI use are.
You can download these descriptors in Word format, which may be easier to copy into your briefs. (This direct link may not work on all devices, if you have problems please try this alternative link for the downloadable descriptors and click Editing in the top right corner, then Open in Desktop App).
Level 1
This level should also be used for any assessment where it is not possible for the students to use AI tools, such as exams or observed skills. If you are thinking about using this level for assignments, consider how you will be able to identify students who have used AI tools without acknowledgement.
Guidance on using AI:
📕 Level 1 – Not Permitted
The use of AI tools is not permitted in any part of this assessment.
Level 2
This is likely to be the level applied to most pieces of coursework, because of the practicalities of enforcing Level 1. If you are happy to permit students to use AI more extensively (e.g. for data processing or image generation) should they wish to, but it is not a requirement of the assessment, add some additional guidance in the space provided.
Guidance on using AI:
📙 Level 2 – Some use Permitted
Some use of AI tools is permitted in the research/early stages of this assignment but you must ensure that the work you submit is your own. If you use AI tools, you should acknowledge or reference this in your work. Use the Text reference builder to learn how to reference AI generated ideas
The sorts of questions to consider when using AI are:
- Is it accurate?
- Are the references genuine?
- Has it reproduced bias?
**Module Leaders should add additional detail if required**
Level 3
This will be used where AI is actively integrated into the assessment brief.
Guidance on using AI:
📗 Level 3 – Integrated
The use of AI tools is integrated in this assessment. Further guidance is included in this assessment brief.
Ensure any AI generated material is clearly identified and referenced both within the assignment and in the reference list using:
Refer to this resource for ideas for ways to develop students’ understanding of artificial intelligence.