The University has adopted the three-pronged approach of Adapt, Incorporate, and Detect to address the potential misuse of GenAI in assessments:
ADAPT by changing assessment approach
Instructors may choose to redesign assessments to emphasise forms of work that are less easily generated by AI tools.
INCORPORATE generative AI tools in assessments where appropriate
Instructors may choose to allow the use of generative AI tools on assessments, where its use can enhance learning. If an instructor chooses to allow the use of a generative AI tool:
- its permitted use must be made explicit to students
- guidelines for when and how it is to be used should be provided
- use of the tool should be credited using a widely accepted format, where applicable, such as the APA Style Guide or Chicago Manual of Style
DETECT misuse of generative AI tools with detection tools, as they become available
Where unauthorised AI use is suspected, instructors must follow the DRIVE protocol. SMU instructors should follow the “DRIVE” approach if they encounter suspected cases of students’ unauthorised use of generative AI tools during assessment.
Detection is not recommended as the primary approach to managing AI use in assessment. As AI tools evolve rapidly and suspected misuse can be difficult to investigate, instructors should wherever possible prioritise “Adapt” and “Incorporate” approaches.