We would like to remind you of our expectations regarding the use of generative AI and related emerging technologies in your learning and assessment activities.  

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is transforming the way we learn, work and create. We acknowledge the relatively rapid emergence of recent AI technologies and the impact they are having within and beyond the University. To help ensure these technologies are used appropriately and responsibly, we have developed internal guiding principles for their use. 

We also recognise the disciplinary differences in the way these technologies are used, and that part of our responsibility is ensuring our students have opportunities to appropriately engage with these technologies. 

To support you, the university has developed AI Essentials modules, which are available to all students and have been embedded into some of our units. These modules can be accessed on myMurdoch Learning (LMS) following completion of the Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100). 

Unit Outlines are an important source of information for your studies. These documents provide unit specific guidance on how your Unit Coordinator(s) expect you to use GenAI and related technologies as part of your learning and assessment activities. It’s important that you read and understand these instructions, as they inform your intended learning outcomes and the approach to the marking of your submitted work. If you are uncertain about the instructions provided, please consult with your Unit Coordinator or Tutor. 

Murdoch University is committed to ensuring assessment and marking processes are fair and provides all students with the opportunity to demonstrate their own learning. For written assignments, Turnitin remains an important tool for academic staff when assessing the originality of work, particularly in identifying potential plagiarism or collusion. We’ve recently reviewed Turnitin configuration options to align with other Western Australian universities and have disabled the use of AI detection reports. 

It’s important that you continue to follow the guidance provided in your Unit Outlines.  If there are concerns about how GenAI has been used in your work, your submission may be reviewed and, where appropriate, referred for an academic integrity investigation in accordance with the University's Academic Integrity procedures. These processes help ensure that GenAI is used appropriately and in line with the expectations outlined. 

Over time, we anticipate that our curriculum and assessment activities will continue to evolve to reflect the opportunities afforded by GenAI and related technologies, while ensuring student learning remains at the centre. 

 

Kind regards 

Professor Don Klinger 

DVC Education