⚠︎ DISCLAIMER ⚠︎       Policy on AI and its utilization in academic work varies depending on course. Please contact your instructor for permission and more information.

Using Copilot in Your Academics

Copilot can be a valuable learning tool when used thoughtfully. It can help you brainstorm ideas, summarize complex readings, organize your schedule, or check the clarity of your writing. However, it’s important to remember that Copilot is not a substitute for your own critical thinking and creativity, it’s a tool to support your learning, not to do the work for you.

When using Copilot, keep these best practices in mind:

━ Follow Course Guidelines: Always check your instructor’s policies on whether and how AI tools are allowed in assignments.

━ Use It As a Starting Point: Let Copilot help you brainstorm or outline, but refine the ideas in your own words.

━ Be Transparent: If you use Copilot to assist with an assignment, acknowledge it just as you would any other resource.

━ Verify Information: AI-generated content may be inaccurate or incomplete; Always double-check facts, citations, and details against reliable sources.

━ Focus on Learning: Remember that assignments are designed to help you grow; If you let Copilot do all the work, you’re missing the chance to build your own skills.

Using Copilot responsibly means balancing efficiency with integrity. Done right, it can help you become more productive while still ensuring the work you submit reflects your knowledge, effort, and voice. We've included a few helpful YouTube tutorials for those looking for more resources. Check them out below!