37 Part Four Recap and Quiz
Pause and Reflect on Use of AI
- Am I using AI to enhance my learning or to avoid learning?
- Can I explain and defend all parts of my submission?
- Have I been transparent about any AI assistance I received?
- Does my use of AI align with my instructor’s expectations and course objectives?
Let’s recap what you have learned in part 4.
Part 4: Key Takeaways
- are exact words of others
- are put in quotation marks (or block format if longer)
- are restatements in your own words and using a new structure while making sure you keep the meaning of the original
- are approximately the same length as the original
Summaries
- reflect the main points of a source
- are much shorter than the original
- Quotes that have no quotation marks around them
- Paraphrases or summaries too close to the original, even if properly cited
- Quotes, paraphrases or summaries that are not cited or insufficiently cited
Note-taking
- Careless note-taking is one of the major reasons for unintentional plagiarism
- Always write down the citation information when taking notes
Tutoring
- Proper tutors support you and help you learn and improve your skills, but will not do the work for you
Thriving in an AI-Enhanced Environment
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into educational settings, your success depends not on avoiding these tools entirely, but on learning to use them ethically, transparently, and in ways that enhance rather than replace your learning.
Key principles for ethical AI use in academics:
- Follow your instructor’s guidelines – AI policies will vary by course and assignment
- Maintain transparency – Disclose AI assistance when required
- Preserve learning objectives – Use AI to enhance, not bypass, skill development
- Take responsibility – You are accountable for all content you submit
- Develop critical thinking – Evaluate AI output rather than accepting it uncritically
Remember: The goal of education is not just to complete assignments, but to develop knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities that will serve you throughout your life. AI tools, when used appropriately, can support this development. When misused, they can undermine it. By maintaining your commitment to academic integrity while thoughtfully integrating AI tools, you prepare yourself not only for academic success but for ethical leadership in an increasingly AI-influencedworld.
