Ethical Use of AI in Academic Writing and Research: Suggested Answers

Question: Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use AI to translate a paragraph into another language for your assignment. Do you need to cite the tool? Question 1Answer a. Yes, AI translation tools must be credited. b. No, translation does not require citation. Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text AI tools are allowed for research purposes. You use it to rephrase content from journal articles. How should you proceed? Question 2Answer a. Cite the original journal articles, as the ideas and content come from them. b. Submit the rephrased content without citation, as it is not a direct copy. c. Credit both the original source and the AI tool for its role in rephrasing. d. Avoid using the rephrased content, as rephrasing is considered unethical. Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An AI tool generates a plagiarism-free essay for you. You submit it as is without modification. What type of misconduct is this? Question 3Answer a. Collusion. b. None; the essay is original. c. Cheating. Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use ChatGPT to generate a summary for your research paper. You include it directly without citing the tool. Is this a breach of academic integrity? Question 4Answer a. Yes, AI-generated content requires citation. b. No, because AI tools don’t need acknowledgment. Question 5 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text AI-generated responses suggest biased or incorrect information. What should you do? Question 5Answer a. Avoid using AI tools altogether to prevent misinformation. b. Cross-check the information with reliable sources and correct any inaccuracies before using it. c. Use the biased or incorrect information, as it reflects the AI's limitations. d. Accept the AI-generated response as accurate and include it in your work. Question 6 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use an AI tool to summarize an article. You include the AI tool in your citation but not the original article. Is this ethically acceptable? Question 6Answer a. No, because the original article is the primary source of the information and must be cited. b. Yes, because the AI tool generated the summary. c. No, because using AI tools for summaries is inherently unethical. d. Yes, as long as the AI tool's contribution is acknowledged. Question 7 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use an AI tool to edit grammar in your essay but make no content changes. Do you need to cite the AI tool? Question 7Answer a. No. b. Yes. Question 8 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text During a class discussion, you mention using AI for an assignment, but you do not include it in your submission acknowledgment. Is this acceptable? Question 8Answer a. Yes, as long as the content generated by ChatGPT is accurate and relevant. b. No, because the assignment requires original work, and relying on ChatGPT for entire sections breaches academic integrity. c. Yes, because you have acknowledged the use of ChatGPT in your submission. d. No, because using AI tools is inherently unethical, even if acknowledged. Question 9 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An AI tool provides you with data for your project but doesn’t specify the original source. What should you do? Question 9Answer a. Verify the source of the data before using it. b. Use the data as provided. Question 10 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text AI provides you with unverified statistics for your research. What is the best course of action? Question 10Answer a. Cross-check the statistics with credible and reliable sources before including them in your research. b. Avoid using the statistics entirely, as AI-generated data is always unreliable. c. Use the statistics as they are, since they were generated by AI. d. Modify the statistics slightly to make them more plausible and include them. Question 11 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A fellow student uses AI to draft a research proposal but does not cite it. What should you do? Question 11Answer a. Report the student to your lecturer or the whistleblowing hotline, as failing to cite the use of AI breaches academic integrity. b. Ignore it, as it is not your responsibility to address another student’s actions. c. Advise the student to properly cite the AI tool to ensure transparency and avoid academic misconduct. d. Use AI for your own work as well, since others are doing so. Question 12 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Your lecturer asks you to discuss the ethical use of AI in a paper. You use ChatGPT to generate ideas and list them as your own. Is this ethical? Question 12Answer a. No, because using AI tools is prohibited in academic writing. b. No, because of failing to acknowledge ChatGPT as the source of the ideas c. Yes, because using AI to generate ideas is part of the topic being discussed. d. Yes, as long as the ideas are relevant to the assignment. Question 13 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use AI to check grammar and spelling in your essay. Is this ethical? Question 13Answer a. Yes, as long as the AI tool is cited in your references. b. Yes, because using AI for grammar and spelling checks does not alter the originality of your work. c. No, because any use of AI in academic work is unethical. Question 14 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Your lecturer assigns a collaborative project and explicitly states that AI tools can only be used for formatting purposes. One of your group members uses an AI tool to rephrase sections of the report without informing the group or the lecturer. What should you do? Question 14Answer a. Ignore it, as it’s their responsibility to follow the guidelines. b. Address the issue with your group and notify the lecturer if necessary. Question 15 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Your lecturer allows AI tools for idea generation. You use ChatGPT to write entire sections of your paper and submit it. What principle does this breach? Question 15Answer a. All options are correct. b. Responsibility. c. Honesty d. Transparency. Question 16 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A lecturer assigns a reflective essay. You use AI to enhance your reflections. Is this acceptable? Question 16Answer a. Yes, as long as the AI-generated content reflects your personal experiences and thoughts. b. Yes, because AI tools are designed to help improve writing quality. c. No, because a reflective essay requires original personal input, not AI assistance. d. No, unless the lecturer explicitly allows AI usage for reflective assignments. Question 17 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Your professor prohibits AI tool usage for an assignment, but you use it to rewrite paragraphs. What principle does this violate? Question 17Answer a. Plagiarism, because AI content is considered unoriginal. b. None, as rewriting paragraphs with AI is acceptable if properly cited. c. Fair use, as AI tools are not allowed for rewriting academic content. d. Academic integrity, as it disregards explicit instructions and misrepresents your independent work. Question 18 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text An AI tool generates an essay for you, and you manually rephrase the entire content. Is this considered original work? Question 18Answer a. No, the ideas are not your own. b. Yes, because you rephrased it. Question 19 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You use AI to brainstorm ideas for your assignment. How should you approach this ethically? Question 19Answer a. No citation is needed for idea generation. b. Cite the AI tool as a brainstorming assistant. Question 20 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A friend suggests you use AI to generate your assignment entirely. What is the ethical course of action? Question 20Answer a. Avoid using AI entirely, as it is unethical in all academic contexts. b. Submit the AI-generated content as your own because it is not plagiarism. c. Use AI-generated content without modification since it saves time. d. Use AI to assist in research or idea generation but ensure the final submission is your original work and the use of AI is correctly cited.