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Generative AI for Students

We know students want to use generative artificial intelligence safely and responsibly. The resources provided here offer an introduction to using these tools at McMaster and point to further resources to learn more. If you have any questions or doubt about whether you should use generative artificial intelligence as a student be sure to contact your course instructor for clarification.

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Introduction to Generative AI for Students Complete the module

This online module presents an overview of generative artificial intelligence or AI for undergraduate students. Topics include what generative AI is, what generative AI tools can/can’t do, how to use generative AI tools, and how generative AI is changing how we learn. 

Considerations for Graduate Research Read the Considerations document

From the Ontario Council on Graduate Studies this document outlines some considerations for graduate students and supervisors related to generative AI and graduate research.

5 Tips for Using Generative AI as a Student at McMaster Tipsheet

Undergraduate student perspectives on generative artificial intelligence at McMaster Read the report

The Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning produced a report for McMaster University Libraries in June 2024 entitled: “Undergraduate Student Perspectives on Generative Artificial Intelligence at McMaster.” The report summarizes feedback and key themes of responses from more than 1,300 McMaster students surveyed about the use and perceptions of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The document was written by students in collaboration with staff from the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning.

Academic Integrity Read more about academic integrity and generative AI

The use of generative AI raises important questions about academic integrity. Review these McMaster specific resources to learn more and to be sure you are using generative AI in line with McMaster’s Academic Integrity Policy.

Learning Path Follow the Learning Path

LinkedIn Learning offers a learning path for students interested in understanding more about generative AI.

Citation Guide Review the citation guide

The Library created this citation guide to help educators and students understand when and how to cite generative AI in their written work.

TAs and Generative AI Read the TA Resource

Working as a teaching assistant and wondering about generative AI? Review this resource and get in touch with the MacPherson Institute.

Learn more about generative AI Learn More

It can be hard to know where to start in learning more about generative AI. There are many resources, news articles and publications, and the information changes very quickly. Here we gather some of the most useful information for you to learn more, as well as some of the more topical pieces from the news.