- Verbatim Copying
Key Point
Do not submit AI-generated text as your own — you must add your own analysis and properly acknowledge any AI contributions.
Examples
Course Instructors
✅ Remind students that direct AI output is not acceptable unless they add their own work and citation.
✅ Use plagiarism detection tools to check for undisclosed AI content.
❌ Don’t accept assignments that contain AI-generated text with no student input.
❌ Don’t copy AI-generated lesson plans or slides word-for-word without review and adaptation.
Students
✅ Use AI to brainstorm or draft ideas, then rewrite in your own words with your own critical perspective.
✅ Clearly mark any direct AI-generated phrases with quotation marks and citation.
❌ Don’t copy and paste ChatGPT text into your assignment and submit it as your own.
❌ Don’t hide AI use when you’ve included its output directly in your coursework.
Researchers
✅ Review and revise any AI-generated drafts before including them in publications.
✅ Clearly state in your methods or acknowledgements when AI contributed significant text.
❌ Don’t submit AI-generated sections in grant proposals or papers without proper disclosure.
❌ Don’t assume AI text is safe from plagiarism detection — invisible watermarks can still flag it.
Excerpt from the Official Guidelines
While AI tools may assist in academic work, direct submission of AI-generated content as one's own is prohibited, except where explicitly authorized. Students and researchers must substantially contribute original analysis and critical thinking, especially when using AI interactively to enhance their work. Additionally, it is noted that some AI tools might be using watermarking techniques—that is, the embedding of invisible identifiers in the generated content. These identifiers may be detected during plagiarism checks, potentially risking future plagiarism allegations and damaging the University of Cyprus’ and the user’s reputation. To prevent such risks, it is important to safeguard the University of Cyprus community and oneself against any future violations of academic integrity.
Last Updated on 31 July, 2025
