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Q. How can I avoid plagiarizing when using AI tools in an academic setting?

Answered By: Amanda Suiters
Last Updated: Mar 26, 2025     Views: 2

To stay on the safe side:

  • Don't submit AI-generated writing as your own unless your instructor explicitly allows it.
  • Use AI as a starting point, not the final product. Use it to check your wording or explain complicated topics.  Do not use it as a means to get out of doing work.
  • Cite the tool if you include AI-generated text, ideas, or images in your assignment.
  • Treat AI like any source--quote, paragraphs, and reference properly.

We explain how to do this on the Citing AI tools page. 

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