Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad term, and can include a variety of tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Scopus AI, Elicit). At Monash, you may be permitted to use AI in your coursework, but always check your assignment instructions in Moodle to see if, and how, AI use is allowed.
If AI use is permitted, include a short section in your assignment that outlines which tool(s) you used, how and why you used them, and how you adapted the output. Student Academic Success provides instructions and examples to help you write an acknowledgement.
You may also need to cite AI-generated material as a source. AI material is different from traditional academic sources because:
For these reasons, most referencing styles don't treat AI as an 'author'. Follow your unit's guidance and the resources provided below to reference AI correctly.
Avoid copying AI-generated text directly into your work unless the task specifically asks you to (such as for critique or comparison). AI-generated outputs may be incomplete, inaccurate or lack context. Always check the output carefully, and use it thoughtfully to support, not replace, your own work.
Remember, your academic integrity depends on using AI tools appropriately. If you're unsure, consult the Student Academic Success guide on the appropriate use of Generative AI.
The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC4) does not include any specific rule for citing Generative AI tools, however interim guidance from the editors of the Melbourne University Law Review is to “treat references from GenAI text as Written Correspondence, broadly following rule 7.12 of the AGLC4.”
Because AI tools and the rules around using them are evolving quickly, always check with your lecturer for guidance on how to cite AI in your work.
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