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University of Bristol

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11 # University of Bristol AI policy record
2+research: PGR students at University of Bristol are not permitted to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT to write any text used in their thesis or APM reports, as research degree students must demonstrate ability to write about research in their own words.
3+Evidence (en, e7650f617311): To be awarded a research degree, you must meet several key standards in your research training. One of these is the ability to write about your research in your own words. This critical research skill is tested through your thesis and through your annual progress monitoring (APM) reports. For this reason, you are not permitted to use generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to write any text that is used in your thesis or in your APM reports.
4+academic_integrity: University of Bristol considers the use of AI or translation tools to be cheating if used for more than generating the occasional short phrase within a sentence or checking basic grammar and spelling, unless assessment instructions allow more comprehensive use.
5+Evidence (en, a6de8d5d6e7d): We consider the use of AI or translation tools to be cheating if used for more than: generating the occasional short phrase within a sentence, checking basic grammar and spelling. Some assessments may allow more comprehensive use of these tools, but this will be detailed in your assessment instructions.
6+teaching: University of Bristol has published official guidance on generative AI use in taught degree programmes, stating that generative AI should not replace activities that develop intellectual rigour, student agency, and students' capacity to work through complex problems themselves.
7+Evidence (en, 37b0e7d3dd50): This guidance sets out the University of Bristol's approach to using generative AI on taught degree programmes. The responsible use of generative AI is foundational to our educational vision to inspire students, and to equip well-rounded graduates with skills for the future. Generative AI should not replace activities that develop intellectual rigour, student agency, and students' capacity to work through complex problems themselves.
8+teaching: University of Bristol uses a four-category system for AI use in assessments: Category 1 (prohibited - no AI use), Category 2 (minimal - spelling/grammar only, default), Category 3 (selective - certain tasks as specified), and Category 4 (integral - AI required for assessment).
9+Evidence (en, 076c72c33eff): Category 1: prohibited (not allowed) - You cannot use AI tools at all, including spelling and grammar checkers. Category 2: minimal (a little) - You can use AI tools for spelling and grammar check. You can use it for rewording occasional phrases, but not sentences, large parts of text or paragraphs. Category 3: selective (certain tasks) - AI tools can be used in certain ways. Your lecturer will tell you what you can use it for. Category 4: integral (important) - AI tools are needed for the assessment.

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research

PGR students at University of Bristol are not permitted to use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT to write any text used in their thesis or APM reports, as research degree students must demonstrate ability to write about research in their own words.

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academic_integrity

University of Bristol considers the use of AI or translation tools to be cheating if used for more than generating the occasional short phrase within a sentence or checking basic grammar and spelling, unless assessment instructions allow more comprehensive use.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence96%Evidence1Languagesen

teaching

University of Bristol has published official guidance on generative AI use in taught degree programmes, stating that generative AI should not replace activities that develop intellectual rigour, student agency, and students' capacity to work through complex problems themselves.

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence95%Evidence1Languagesen

teaching

University of Bristol uses a four-category system for AI use in assessments: Category 1 (prohibited - no AI use), Category 2 (minimal - spelling/grammar only, default), Category 3 (selective - certain tasks as specified), and Category 4 (integral - AI required for assessment).

Review: Agent reviewedConfidence94%Evidence1Languagesen

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