Brainstorming ideas
Use AI to generate prompts, topic ideas, or outlines, and then shape the output into your own original work.
Responsible GenAI Use at UNF
Guidance for students who use AI responsibly in academic work.
Centralized campaign materials, clear policy direction, and practical tips for making ethical choices with generative AI in university studies.
About the campaign
Built to guide students through responsible AI use.
This campaign helps students at the University of Niagara Falls Canada understand responsible and ethical use of generative AI in academic work. It provides clear guidance on when AI may be used, when to disclose it, and how to remain aligned with university expectations.
Educational by design
The campaign simplifies official guidance into clear, accessible messages so students can apply them confidently while maintaining academic integrity.
Purpose of this website
This hub collects key materials, practical tips, and direct links to official UNF policy and support services. It supports—not replaces—official policy by helping students act with clarity and integrity.
How the campaign helps you
Follow the journey from awareness to action with clear next steps for learning, checking policy, and using AI responsibly in your academic life.
Learn
Understand responsible use
Learn how AI can support your work without replacing your own thinking or violating academic guidelines.
Recognize
Recognize acceptable practice
See the line between helpful AI use and practices that require disclosure or may be considered misconduct.
Check policy
Access official guidance
Use the policy links and support resources to confirm what's expected by UNF and your instructors.
Apply
Use AI responsibly
Translate policy into practice with honesty, attribution, and a mindset that protects your academic integrity.
Ethical use
What counts as ethical use
Examples of thoughtful AI use that align with university values and academic integrity.
The key principle: AI should support your thinking, not replace it. Always own the ideas and content you submit as your own.
Improving clarity
Ask AI to help revise wording or structure, while keeping the academic voice and main ideas distinctly yours.
Checking understanding
Use AI to explore concepts or compare explanations, then verify results with course resources and cite any information used.
Disclosing AI use
When AI contributes meaningfully, share that information with your instructor and follow university disclosure guidance.
What to avoid
Practices that risk academic integrity
Understand where the line is so you can make confident, informed choices about how you use AI tools in coursework.
When in doubt, always check with your instructor first. The safest approach is to ask before using AI, not after submitting.
Submitting AI as your own
Submitting AI-generated text, code, or analysis as your own work without disclosure may violate UNF academic integrity policy.
Skipping disclosure
Failing to disclose meaningful AI assistance when it is required undermines transparency and academic trust.
Using AI when not permitted
Some assessments explicitly prohibit AI tools. Always check course guidelines and follow instructor requirements before use.
Sharing sensitive information
Avoid entering confidential data, personal details, or unpublished research into AI tools without explicit authorization.
Ask first
Check with instructors before using AI in assignments when unsure about expectations.
Own your work
AI can help shape ideas, but your final submission should reflect your own thinking.
Check accuracy
Verify AI output against course materials and cite any information used in your work.
Transparency matters
If AI contributes to your work, disclose it according to course and university expectations.
Policy first
Use official UNF policy documents to understand when AI is permitted and when it is not.
Respect boundaries
Avoid submitting AI-written work as your own or using tools with sensitive data without permission.
Library resources
Access UNF library guides and research tools for responsible source use and citation.
Ask a question
Contact inquiry@unfc.ca for general questions or direction to campus support.
Key visuals
Campaign-ready visual assets for digital signage, social media, newsletter outreach, and an infographic overview.
Digital billboard
Five hero images ready for campus display or presentation use.
Infographic
A shareable infographic that summarizes campaign messaging for student audiences.
Instagram carousel
Downloadable carousel art for three Instagram post sets.
Ethical use means using AI tools in ways that respect academic integrity: be transparent about AI assistance, verify outputs, protect private data, and follow instructor and university policies.
It depends on the course and instructor. Always check course rules and UNF's AI policy. When allowed, use AI responsibly and cite any substantive assistance.
Cite AI when it contributes ideas, text, or analysis to your work. Follow instructor guidance and any departmental citation formats for AI tools.
No. Submitting AI-generated material as your own without disclosure may violate UNF academic integrity policy and could lead to academic consequences.
Instructor guidance takes precedence. If rules differ from university policy, follow your instructor's instructions and ask for clarification when needed.
Contact Academic Integrity support, your instructor, or student learning/writing services. See the Resources section above for links.
Interactive resource
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Still have questions? Explore the interactive FAQ
A visual, interactive guide to common GenAI questions — designed to help you navigate responsible AI use at UNF quickly and clearly.
Policy and support
Official UNF policy documents and student support services.
Turnitin Guidance
Copyright
Ready to act
Use AI with confidence and integrity.
Keep this site as your central hub for UNF campaign materials, official policy links, and student-friendly guidance on responsible GenAI use.