Course coordinators (emneansvarlige) and lecturers should be aware that there may be academic reasons for setting different requirements or restrictions on the use of AI in individual courses than those outlined in the general guidelines. It is important to ensure that the information communicated to students during teaching is consistent with the instructions provided in the examination paper in Inspera.
Course coordinators can include specific instructions on the use of AI during examinations on the cover page of the examination paper. This information will be taken into account if concerns about possible academic misconduct arise after the examination.
UiA's AI coordinators, in collaboration with the Examinations Office, Skrivestua (PULS) and the university's legal advisers, have developed the examination guidelines below. These can be adapted to suit the specific subject area and examination requirements and shared with students.
The guidelines are available to download as a PDF:
Guidance for students
An exam assignment is an individual and independent work. While AI can be used for various purposes, you must be transparent about its use, especially in your exam assignment. Familiarise yourself with UiA's rules for the use of AI in assignment writing and read the following guidelines carefully.
References
AI tools are not to be regarded as a relevant source of academic content. This means that you must find credible sources in academic literature for your work, and must not cite chatbots such as UiO GPT, Copilot or ChatGPT for definitions, quotations or academic arguments. In other words, you cannot list AI tools as sources of academic content. You must be very careful here! If you use AI tools in other contexts (see below), it is nevertheless important to cite them clearly. In such cases, you should use the Source Compass, which shows how AI can be cited in the running text and in a reference list.
Brainstorming
You can use AI to generate ideas, but it’s important to remember that AI can sometimes provide incorrect information. You are therefore responsible for verifying the accuracy of the academic content in your assignment.
Language assistance
AI can assist with language correction in your assignment, but it cannot replace thorough manual proofreading or academic guidance from your instructor. It is not appropriate to use AI for proofreading in language courses. Language models generate text based on probability, often using common phrases. As a result, the text may lack your unique academic and independent touch and might seem superficial. You can use AI to get suggestions for rewriting individual sentences in your assignment. However, be cautious when translating and rewriting, as AI tools can change the meaning of the text, including factual information. You must also avoid sharing sensitive data or personal information.
Specialised language
Be aware that AI tools may not always present the topic accurately, and the terms used can sometimes be unfamiliar or imprecise. In your exam assignment, it is essential to demonstrate your ability to use the technical language of the subject.
False sources
AI can generate false sources, and presenting these as credible has led to several cases of cheating in higher education. AI tools can invent books that don't exist or arbitrarily combine titles, authors and publishers.
Self-declaration on the use of AI
If you have used AI for generating ideas, language assistance, or any other purpose, you must specify the name of the tool and explain how you used it. This information can be included in a separate section of your assignment or in the methods section. You can find examples and rules for using AI in assignment writing on UiA's website.