Writing Ethically with AI

Issued by Northern State University

In the era of Artificial Intelligence, the ethics of writing with AI have become a bit fuzzy. Is it cheating to use AI to help you write a college essay? Are instruments like ChatGPT tools to help you write in the best way possible or are they merely a new form of academic dishonesty? Further, will using AI actually enhance your writing? Or will it result in mediocre essays?

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Academic Integrity
AI
Ethical Conduct
Written Communication Skills

Earning Criteria

To earn the micro credential badge, you must complete three course modules, found in the Content tab above. The first module considers the implications of this topic. Why is it a big deal to write ethically with AI? The second gets more specific: what are the lines between ethical and unethical AI use? In the third module you will explore some of the ways AI can be used to enhance your writing while also avoiding academic dishonesty.