University of Exeter

The University of Exeter follows a four-tier approach to GenAI use in assessments:

You may use AI tools for checking spelling and grammar mistakes only, with no other impact on the structure or content of the assessment. This includes AI tools such as Microsoft Word's grammar and spelling checker, and  not  GenAI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT. This is because using AI tools outside of these uses prevents fair assessment of your ability to achieve module learning outcomes.  While completing AI-minimal assessments, you may find that some search tools you are using have GenAI features, such as source summarisation tools. Do not copy, paste or paraphrase information from these AI-generated summaries.

The University's guidelines on the use of GenAI in assessments appreciate that assistive technology using AI may have been recommended as part of the Disabled Students Allowance / Apprenticeship Needs Assessment Process. The majority of these tools are allowed even in AI-prohibited assignments. If there is any uncertainty with this please check with your Faculty Hub via SID:  https://sid.exeter.ac.uk/ If you would like to discuss this further please engage with AccessAbility .

The University of Exeter follows a four-tier approach to GenAI use in assessments:

You must include GenAI prompts and, where possible, hyperlinks to their output as part of your submission.

You must never use AI to translate more than a word or short phrase into English unless agreed in the checked boxes in your assessment brief.

You need to record direct and indirect use of Generative AI outputs

You need to reference direct use of Generative AI outputs.

When you are logged into these tools with your University account, the information you enter, share or create is covered by the University’s enterprise-level data agreements and security arrangements. Different tools are approved for different information classification levels , so check the AI Catalogue before using a tool to make sure it is suitable for the information you want to enter or upload.

Amazon Quick is Exeter's primary AI platform and is available to all students.

When you are logged into these tools with your University account, the information you enter, share or create is covered by the University’s enterprise-level data agreements and security arrangements. Different tools are approved for different information classification levels , so check the AI Catalogue before using a tool to make sure it is suitable for the information you want to enter or upload.

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From 1 August 2024, all Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) must include a statement in their upgrade portfolio and final thesis.

If you do not include this statement, the University will assume you have not used any GenAI tools.

Where to put the statement The statement must be placed at the end of the upgrade or thesis/dissertation documents, before the reference list. What to include The declaration should be included in the title page of their thesis/dissertation.

The key principle is that any use of AI must be accompanied by critical scrutiny and research oversight