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Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Citation & Academic Integrity

An introduction to artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI and its impacts and ethical considerations for higher education. It includes resources for best use practices, potential instructional applications or mitigations.

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Citing Generative AI

 

To correctly cite your use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) content, (students: check with your professors first for permission to use AI) please consult the style guides linked below based on your required citation style.

APA

HCC Library's APA Style Guide for Citations and Student Papers: Online Resources 

See the box labeled Citing Use of AI Tools.

MLA

HCC Library's MLA Style Guide for Citations (9th edition): Citing Online Resources

See the box labeled Citing Use of AI Tools.

Chicago

HCC Library's Chicago Manual of Style LibGuide >> Chicago & AI

See the box labeled How to Cite AI Sources.

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Artificial Intelligence & Academic Integrity

This webinar is designed to be an introduction into best practices for using artificial intelligence tools. The webinar will be tailored to students, but attendance is open to others (faculty, staff) wanting an introduction to this important and timely topic. Please register by clicking on the link below for the date and time that works best for you. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The dates offered for this semester are -​​​

Wednesday, September 18 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - (Bunton)

Wednesday, November 13 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - (Bunton)

HCC Student Handbook on AI

Currently, the HCC Board Policy addresses the student use of artificial intelligence twice within the 2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook, falling under Student Rights, Responsibilities, & Regulations. To see the HCC Student Code of Conduct in its entirety, please click on the [Full Document Link].

(Section) 5 Academic Integrity

“Cheating“ shall include, but shall not be limited to: 

  • The unauthorized use of Artificial Intelligence (AI);"

In addition to this, they write:

"“Plagiarism“ shall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another’s work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one’s own work including the unauthorized use of work generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI)."

Students: if you are unsure whether AI or GAI may be used in your assignments, it's critical that you review your course syllabi and discuss your concerns with your course professor as authorized allowances will vary by course and instructor.

HCC Policy - Technology Resources - Generative Artificial Intelligence

Houston Community College | 101506 | TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES | GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (CRB LOCAL) [PDF]

This policy was adopted by the HCC Board of Trustees on June 26, 2024.

(Policy information on this page last updated July 23, 2024)

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