As a student, you may be wondering how and when it is appropriate to use AI tools like generative models.
While it is not acceptable to use AI to write your academic work for you, there are beneficial ways these technologies could support students. This section of the guide covers ideas for useful applications of AI such as idea generation, improving your productivity, and in proofreading non-academic writing, such as in emails.
With the right approach, generative AI can help spark your creativity, assist in research and drafting, and refine your writing. However, you need to be hands-on in crafting, editing and finalising anything you submit.
The key is finding an ethical balance - utilising AI to augment your abilities while still doing the intellectual work yourself. Approached thoughtfully, these tools have great potential to aid students.
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