AI Tools at BCU: Help and Advice
The Centre for Academic Success (CAS) prepared video examples of using AI to study and an artificial intelligence (AI) tools decision tree to help you determine when it is appropriate or not to use AI tools based on the BCU's AI guidelines for students.
Examples of using AI to study
This video covers seven possible use cases of generative AI for study purposes:
- Brainstorming
- Understanding difficult concepts
- Revising for tests
- Time management
- Practicing interviews
- Planning / structuring
- Finding sources
Remember to never enter personal or sensitive information into AI tools. For advice and guidance around academic writing, please visit CAS’s website.
AI tools decision tree
This decision tree is based on the BCU AI guidelines Frequently Asked Questions. Use the decision tree to determine when it is appropriate to use AI tools or when using AI tools could be considered as academic misconduct. You can also download the file to view it in your preferred PDF reader.
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About the Centre for Academic Success
The Centre for Academic Success is the University's central learning development service. Our aim is to help you develop all of the necessary academic, technical and numerical skills you need to progress and successfully complete your course.
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