This course is for university students from all background areas who are looking to enhance their understanding of using AI tools within their research, their studies, and their academic writing. The course provides students with an introduction to how various AI tools work as aids for study, research and writing, before going into the practical applications of the tools within study and research. The course covers key issues of ethics, academic integrity, authorship, and plagiarism in the use of AI tools, and provides up-to-date information on how to use the tools available with rigour, efficiency and accuracy. The course will be an essential companion to university students studying, researching and writing in an AI-augmented world.
Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Details to know
Earn a career certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Recently updated!
August 2024
Assessments
11 assignments
Taught in English
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
There are 3 modules in this course
Our first module introduces you to what we mean by AI and GenAI, as well as the concept of digital literacies. We'll cover here the ways in which the tools work and the different categories of tools available. You'll be able to use the information here to boost your confidence in using the various types of AI tools available, as well as being able to discern what the tools do and how they might benefit you in your work, research and study.
What's included
4 videos3 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
Our second module expands on the use of AI and GenAI tools. We'll cover here the role of the human and the computer in our tasks when studying and researching for university. We'll also look at the types of tools available in more depth and detail. We'll discuss how and why these work in particular ways, the benefits of using particular types of tools for particular types of work, and the role of AI in your studies. We'll also cover the crucial and important elements of some of the challenges and problems in using AI, including the human and environmental costs, the data biases, and the social issues involved.
What's included
5 videos5 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
We've covered now the ways in which you can use AI tools in your studies and research, the types of tools available to you, and some of the wider issues or problems with using AI tools. Below, you'll cover the key elements of academic integrity and good academic practice (including avoiding plagiarism!) when using AI tools. We'll look at the key principles of academic integrity in an AI-powered world, as well as thinking about the rules of research and using data with confidence and confidentiality.
What's included
5 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
Offered by
Recommended if you're interested in Personal Development
Coursera Project Network
Google Cloud
University of Cape Town
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
New to Personal Development? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
You will be eligible for a full refund until two weeks after your payment date, or (for courses that have just launched) until two weeks after the first session of the course begins, whichever is later. You cannot receive a refund once you’ve earned a Course Certificate, even if you complete the course within the two-week refund period. See our full refund policy.