WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Writing, and Plagiarism
At Aquinas Writing Advantage, our goal is to help students become thoughtful, independent writers who engage deeply with ideas. That’s why we’ve written A Guide to Academic Dishonesty: Cheating, Plagiarism, and AI for Aquinas Writing Advantage Students.
Our guide…
- outlines what students and families need to know,
- offers practical steps to avoid plagiarism, and
- explains why using AI can interfere with the learning process.
What’s New?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are everywhere, and many are being used to complete writing assignments—intentionally or not. At AWA, using any AI tool to generate, revise, or improve writing is considered plagiarism. We discuss tools like the following:
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ChatGPT
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Grammarly
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Microsoft Copilot
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Google’s “Help Me Write”
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Canva, Jasper, and more
We’ve included a full list in the guide to help students and families understand plagiarism and AI.