AI ethical use

How do I give credit to AI assistance?

If you used AI to locate sources, cite the original source instead of the AI prompt. 

If your teacher has allowed minimal, moderate, or full AI use and you do use AI in your school work, then you need to cite it. 

How do I cite AI in MLA format? 

If you used SchoolAI

“Copy the title of the space” prompt. Title of AI Tool, Publisher, Date, URL. 

Example

“Brainstorming interview questions” prompt. SchoolAI, SchoolAI, 27 Jan. 2026,

https://student.schoolai.com/dot/spaces/join?code=AWSM-9FX1.  

If your mentor used another AI model 

“Explain the prompt” prompt. Title of AI Tool, Publisher, Date, URL. 

Example

“Locate 5 sources about sustainability” prompt. Gemini, Google, 27 Jan. 2026, URL. 

AISM AI Guidelines for Students (AI Policy) 

• Understand AI’s Role: Learn about AI’s strengths and limitations, recognizing it as a tool to assist rather than a replacement for thinking.

• Use AI to Enhance Learning, Not to Replace Effort: AI should be used to deepen understanding, not to bypass personal effort. Use it for brainstorming ideas, exploring new concepts, and reinforcing learning.

• Show evidence of learning journey:  Demonstrate the development of ideas and writing by showing previous brainstorming, outlines, drafting, revisions, etc.

• Maintain Academic Honesty: Always credit AI assistance when applicable. Avoid submitting AI-generated work as one’s own original thought.

• Stay Curious and Critical: Question AI outputs, thinking critically about their reliability and considering if they align with ethical and responsible values.

• Respect Privacy: Do not input personal, sensitive, or identifiable information into AI tools.

Sources

MLA Handbook. 9th ed., Modern Language Association of America, 2021.