With the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), there are now also AI tools (I.e., ChatGPT, Grammarly Go, QuillBot, etc.) accessible to students. It is important to remember that not all tools and resources should be used for academic tasks. For more information on generative artificial tools, visit our *NEW* Gen AI for Students website
Before you plan on using any tool or resource to help with your schoolwork, ask yourself:
1. Is the resource/tool allowed by the course instructor?
2. Is the resource/tool assisting or doing the work for you?
For additional guidance on whether to use ChatGPT or any AI tool, follow this helpful decision-making flow chart from the University of British Columbia. Always ask your faculty if you can use a tool/resource when in doubt.
Watch this video (1:03) to understand Conestoga's guidelines on using artificial intelligence:
It is important to note the difference between Grammarly Premium and Grammarly GO for academic use. Grammarly GO is an AI tool that generates text based on prompts (similar to ChatGPT); it doesn’t simply offer suggestions for spelling, grammar, etc. The Academic Integrity Office does not encourage students to use Grammarly GO as it may be considered a violation of the academic integrity policy. Students do not have access to this version of Grammarly through the Library.