IDSD06: Feminist and Postcolonial Perspectives in Development Studies

When thinking about using AI in your research, consider the following:

Academic perspective

• Using AI for research and for writing are two different things
  • ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR, SYLLABUS AND ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTIONS BEFORE USING AI
  • Consider contacting Writing Support if you need help with your writing
  • Document how you used the AI tool
• Additional considerations:
  • Most tools do not necessarily provide the right answer; rather they try to predict the statistically most likely answer
  • Information retrieved from an AI tool should be verified through research using the skills provided in this guide and in class
  • Tools may produce some real citations, but beware of misinformation and fake citations

Copyright considerations

• Some AI tools make it difficult to determine the source of the corpus, and thus copyright can be unclear
• Never input confidential information or intellectual property you do not have the rights to
• More about GenAI Tools and Copyright

Legal landscape

• Still evolving
• Always read the terms when signing up for accounts, even free accounts

It's always important to evaluate any resources recommended by an AI to ensure their quality and accuracy.    Watch the following video to learn more.