- Plagiarism
Key Point
If you use AI to create significant parts of your work, you must acknowledge or cite it properly. Minimal uses like grammar checks may not need citation — always check what your instructor allows.
Examples
✅ Use AI for idea generation, but always rewrite and develop those ideas in your own words.
✅ Cite any direct AI-generated text if your course or assignment requires it.
✅ Combine AI suggestions with your own research, original thinking, and personal writing style.
✅ Keep track of what parts came from AI so you can show your process if asked.
❌ Don’t copy large blocks of AI-generated text or use them as your own without proper citation or permission.
❌ Don’t assume AI output is always original — double-check any sources or facts the AI provides.
❌ Don’t rely on AI to paraphrase for you — you still need to do your own rewriting to avoid plagiarism.
Excerpt from the Official Guidelines
The use of AI generated output may be considered plagiarism if it does not reflect substantial intellectual contribution by the student. Plagiarism is considered a disciplinary misconduct at the University of Cyprus. To avoid plagiarism students must always reference the original sources and use quotation marks (e.g., “copied text”) when directly incorporating or paraphrasing AI-generated content.
In the event of plagiarism, disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the Undergraduate Studies Rules4 (Section III, “Disciplinary Rules for Students”,) or the Postgraduate Studies Rules5 (Section III, “Disciplinary Rules for Students”) depending on the level of study.
Last Updated on 31 July, 2025
