Generative AI Literacy

To assist you in understanding acceptable practices when using generative AI tools, a consolidated list of resources and online training opportunities is provided below.

Any use of generative AI tools for academic purposes must be consistent with the University’s Academic Integrity Policy, the Responsible Conduct of Research Policy and Procedure and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. For enquiries concerning the acceptable use of AI tools, HDR students should consult their supervisors or contact the CaRST team at carst@adelaide.edu.au.

  • Resources

    Guidelines for use of generative AI tools in the preparation of Research Outputs by Higher Degree by Research Students

    The Guidelines will assist you in understanding the University’s expectations for the use of these tools in the preparation of research outputs related to the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program, including your thesis.

     

    University Library guide on Artificial Intelligence

    This guide provides information about using generative AI tools for study and in research in an ethical, responsible and evaluative way.

  • AI Literacy Courses
    Online training

    Integrity in Research Writing course

    Module 4 of this self-paced MyUni course is designed to provide an overview of AI, with a particular focus on generative AI tools, and to guide you through their responsible and effective use in your research writing endeavours. Understanding these technologies will help you leverage their capabilities while being mindful of their implications. 

    Resources and tools

    Navigating AI in Higher Degree Research

    Available via the CaRST MyUni site, this webinar explores the ethical dimensions of using AI in HDR research, ensuring students use these tools responsibly and in accordance with established guidelines. This webinar will help you gain an understanding of the basic concepts of AI, the potential benefits and limitations of using AI in research and develop strategies for maintaining research integrity and ethical practices. HDR students can earn 2 CaRST training credits in Domain A for watching this webinar and completing a brief assessment quiz.

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    LinkedIn Learning courses on generative AI

    Two new LinkedIn Learning courses on AI literacy have been pre-approved for CaRST credit. Follow these instructions to complete the courses for CaRST credit. Each course is claimable for 1 CaRST credit in Domain A.

    Ethical considerations of AI and practical applications introduces the legal, ethical and prudential considerations which impact the use of generative AI. This course will help you identify and make ethical choices when using AI.

    Introduction to Prompt Engineering for Generative AI introduces the concept of prompt engineering and its importance in effective interaction with generative AI systems. Learn to evaluate the capabilities and limitations of large language models to determine which problems can be solved by them.