At York University Libraries we are enthusiastic to play a role in supporting students' education on the effective and appropriate use of generative AI tools, especially for research purposes connecting to coursework or assignments.We realize that students are likely to encounter grey areas when considering how to use generative AI tools for academic work, including research tasks. This section of our guide aims to help students navigate this question.
In this section of the guide we cover four main themes all connected to informed decision making about whether to use generative AI for research purposes: