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LANG 1406 Academic English for Business Studies

This module should take about 1.5 hour & then there are 2 short quiz. Learn & Enjoy!

Using ChatGPT and other Generative AI Tools

LANG 1406 encourages you to use all tools available to improve your English communication while upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. There is no penalty for using or not using GenAI. However, GenAI and other tools cannot replace your own work. You are expected to write your own assessed assignments and to prepare your presentations yourselves.

A common problem with many generative AI text tools is that they generate plausible but factually incorrect information (hallucinations) or fabricated references (hallucitations), for examples:

So, if you are using texts generated by ChatGPT or other generative AI tools, be cautious and cross-check the information. Evaluate the information provided, just like anything you plan to use academically.

Just as we've covered in the sections above:

1. Cross-check what it says & do "lateral reading"

  • Check against your own knowledge
  • Check against Wikipedia, Britannica, and/or other reliable sources to see if they state the same information
  • This is not new with generative AI, it's always been good scholarly practice

2. Confirm that any references it provides are real

3. If the references (citations) are real, check that they support the claim

  • This is *NOT* a new issue with AI tools, it's always been important to do so.
  • This is proper scholarly practice when working with sources both in print and online.

4. Remember to CITE and ACKNOWLEDGE when you use AI tools

  • Follow the guide listed in the previous section to appropriately cite and acknowledge AI-created content

More to Know: Other Guides for Using AI (Optional)

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