Question

A fellow student uses AI to draft a research proposal but does not cite it.
What should you do?
Question 2Answer

a.
Report the student to your lecturer or the whistleblowing hotline, as failing to cite the use of AI breaches academic integrity.

b.
Use AI for your own work as well, since others are doing so.

c.
Advise the student to properly cite the AI tool to ensure transparency and avoid academic misconduct.

d.
Ignore it, as it is not your responsibility to address another student’s actions.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
The best course of action in this situation is:

**c. Advise the student to properly cite the AI tool to ensure transparency and avoid academic misconduct.**

This option encourages integrity and helps the student understand the importance of proper citation while avoiding unnecessary escalation. If the student does not take the advice seriously, it may then be appropriate to consider further action, such as reporting the issue.