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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
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Assessment permission
AI-specific provision
Site summary · original evidence below
The guideline recognises GenAI assistance in postgraduate thesis preparation, subject to responsibility, originality, critical evaluation, attribution and relevant professional-body rules. A form checkbox is not treated as unconditional permission for every generation activity.
- Scope
- Students · program · UPM postgraduate thesis and viva voce · Professional-body programme regulations also apply; not university-wide undergraduate assessment rule
- Recorded topic
- Assessment permission
- Recorded wording strength
- permitted
Original source and archived quotation
Original source and archived quotation ↗
GUIDELINE FOR MANAGING GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USAGE IN
POSTGRADUATE THESIS
INTRODUCTION
1. Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) applications (refer to examples in Appendix 1) can be highly
beneficial for thesis preparation, but students need to use it responsibly. It can assist in various tasks
such as literature review, summarizing research papers, generating ideas, organizing content, and
proofreading. GAI tools can also help with data analysis, creating visualizations, and structuring
arguments. However, students should be mindful of over-relying on AI, ensuring that their work
remains original, critical thinking is applied, and the final thesis reflects their own understanding and
contributions. Proper attribution and ethical use of AI tools are crucial, especially when presenting
ideas in academic work.
2. In response to this emerging technology usage and to ensure the authenticity of the student’s
intellectual contribution to the thesis, this document provides a guideline for Universiti Putra Malaysia
(UPM) Postgraduate Program’s for handling thesis and viva-voce sessions.
3. UPM is expected to provide a thorough oversight and ensure the responsible incorporation of
generative AI in research and viva sessions. For programs involving professional bodies, it is subject
to regulation by the relevant professional bodies.Collected: · Lines: 1–22
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Disclosure
AI-specific provision
Site summary · original evidence below
The thesis guideline requires students to explain where/why AI was used and distinguish affected work from their own contributions. The bilingual declaration records purpose, chapters/pages and sources and affirms AI assistance rather than replacement with human review for accuracy.
- Scope
- Students · program · UPM postgraduate thesis and viva voce · Professional-body programme regulations also apply; not university-wide undergraduate assessment rule
- Recorded topic
- Disclosure
- Recorded wording strength
- mandatory
Original source and archived quotation
Original source and archived quotation ↗
7. Students MUST:
a) demonstrate that the intellectual contributions of the thesis are predominantly their own, despite
AI assistance
b) ensure the accuracy of facts and claims in the thesis, supported by appropriate evidence and
references
c) ensure the originality of the content in their thesis
d) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and mastery of their research contributions
e) demonstrate that he/she can maintain control over his/her research process, and AI was used as
a supporting tool
f) explain clearly and attribute appropriately where and why generative AI was used (e.g., literature
review, data preprocessing, or creative simulations)
g) outline the areas of the research that were influenced by AI-generated content versus their direct
contribution
h) ensure ethical handling of any data used in research or interacting with generative AI modelsCollected: · Lines: 45–59
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Boundaries and concerns
AI-specific provision
Site summary · original evidence below
Postgraduate thesis students MUST demonstrate predominantly their own intellectual contribution, factual accuracy, originality, mastery and control of the research process. AI must assist rather than replace that contribution. The guideline does not provide a captured disciplinary tariff.
- Scope
- Students · program · UPM postgraduate thesis and viva voce · Professional-body programme regulations also apply; not university-wide undergraduate assessment rule
- Recorded topic
- Boundaries and concerns
- Recorded wording strength
- mandatory
Original source and archived quotation
Original source and archived quotation ↗
7. Students MUST:
a) demonstrate that the intellectual contributions of the thesis are predominantly their own, despite
AI assistance
b) ensure the accuracy of facts and claims in the thesis, supported by appropriate evidence and
references
c) ensure the originality of the content in their thesis
d) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and mastery of their research contributions
e) demonstrate that he/she can maintain control over his/her research process, and AI was used as
a supporting tool
f) explain clearly and attribute appropriately where and why generative AI was used (e.g., literature
review, data preprocessing, or creative simulations)
g) outline the areas of the research that were influenced by AI-generated content versus their direct
contribution
h) ensure ethical handling of any data used in research or interacting with generative AI modelsCollected: · Lines: 45–59
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Investigation and response
AI-specific provision
Site summary · original evidence below
Examiners must evaluate originality and critical use/verification of AI output. The viva chair must ensure the AI-declaration areas and originality of the students contribution are examined. These are thesis/viva examination requirements, not a separately captured misconduct investigation procedure.
- Scope
- Students · program · UPM postgraduate thesis and viva voce · Professional-body programme regulations also apply; not university-wide undergraduate assessment rule
- Recorded topic
- Investigation and response
- Recorded wording strength
- mandatory
Original source and archived quotation
Original source and archived quotation ↗
8. Examiners are reminded to assess the student's writing style, the depth of knowledge in the discipline,
and the originality of their contributions. Examiners MUST ensure that:
a) answer the research context in terms of clarity of the problem statement, literature review,
methodology adequacy
b) maintain control over his/her research process, and AI was used as a supporting tool
c) use AI as a tool to assist, not substitute, their research efforts and intellectual contributions
d) defend their work and achieve the novelty of the scope of the degree that the students attended
e) critically evaluate and verify the AI-generated outputs (e.g., factual accuracy, relevance, bias in
generated text or data)
f) ensure ethical handling of any data used in research or interacting with generative AI models
9. The Chairman must ensure that the student declares during the viva session the use of AI in the
research, clearly specifying the areas it assisted with, while affirming that the originality and novelty
of the research are their own work.Collected: · Lines: 61–75
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Reviewed record
Reviewed claims
5 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity2 reviewed claims
Academic Integrity
UPM's postgraduate thesis generative AI guideline says postgraduate students must demonstrate that thesis intellectual contributions are predominantly their own despite AI assistance, and must ensure accuracy, references, originality, mastery, and control over the research process.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: postgraduate_thesis_students_must_demonstrate_own_contribution_despite_ai_assistance
Original evidence
Evidence 1Students MUST: a) demonstrate that the intellectual contributions of the thesis are predominantly their own, despite AI assistance b) ensure the accuracy of facts and claims in the thesis, supported by appropriate evidence and references c) ensure the originality of the content in their thesis d) demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and mastery of their research contributions e) demonstrate that he/she can maintain control over his/her research process, and AI was used as a supporting tool
Academic Integrity
For UPM postgraduate viva sessions, the guideline says the chairperson must ensure that the student declares AI use in the research, specifies the areas assisted, and affirms that the originality and novelty of the research are the student's own work.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: postgraduate_viva_requires_student_ai_use_declaration
Original evidence
Evidence 1The Chairman must ensure that the student declares during the viva session the use of AI in the research, clearly specifying the areas it assisted with, while affirming that the originality and novelty of the research are their own work.
Privacy1 reviewed claim
Privacy
UPM's postgraduate thesis generative AI guideline requires students, and reminds examiners to ensure, ethical handling of any data used in research or when interacting with generative AI models.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: postgraduate_thesis_generai_requires_ethical_data_handling
Original evidence
Evidence 1Students MUST: h) ensure ethical handling of any data used in research or interacting with generative AI models ... Examiners MUST ensure that: f) ensure ethical handling of any data used in research or interacting with generative AI models
Ai Tool Treatment2 reviewed claims
Ai Tool Treatment
For postgraduate theses, UPM's generative AI guideline requires students to clearly explain and appropriately attribute where and why generative AI was used, and to identify areas influenced by AI-generated content versus the student's direct contribution.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: postgraduate_thesis_ai_use_requires_explanation_attribution_and_ai_influence_mapping
Original evidence
Evidence 1Students MUST: f) explain clearly and attribute appropriately where and why generative AI was used (e.g., literature review, data preprocessing, or creative simulations) g) outline the areas of the research that were influenced by AI-generated content versus their direct contribution
Ai Tool Treatment
UPM's postgraduate thesis AI declaration form has students declare that AI technology used in thesis writing served as an assistive writing tool rather than a substitute for original thinking, analysis, or research, and that generated content was reviewed and modified.
Review: Agent reviewed
Normalized value: postgraduate_thesis_ai_declaration_form_requires_assistive_tool_and_review_declaration
Original evidence
Evidence 1I, [student's name], hereby declare that) a) The artificial intelligence technology used serves as an assistive writing tool, not a substitute for my original thinking, analysis, or research). b) All content generated has been reviewed and modified to ensure authenticity and relevance to my study).
Localized display only
Student declaration form: AI use is declared as an assistive writing tool, not a substitute for original thinking, analysis, or research, and generated content is declared to have been reviewed and modified.
Source record
Official sources
1 source
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Guideline for Managing Generative Artificial Intelligence Usage in Postgraduate Thesis
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