Can I use a GenAI tool to generate references?

Before you use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for assessments you must check that your Subject Coordinator has authorised its use.

If you have used a source and ask a GenAI tool to create a reference for you, check Re:cite to make sure the reference contains all of the relevant information and that the formatting is correct.

Alternatively, you can use a reference generator such as ZoteroBib, which can create correctly formatted references. Reference generators are the most effective method for generating references.

If you use GenAI to generate your references, check with your Subject Coordinator or check the subject guidelines for requirements to acknowledge its use. Follow this general guidance about acknowledging AI tools and technologies.

For more information about using GenAI, see the AI at Melbourne page.

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