Simple Guide to Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools in Research & Scholarship at UNH

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Authors

Julie Simpson, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Patricia Condon, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
William Clyde, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Jennifer Miksis-Olds, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Christopher Neefus, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Jennifer O’Brien, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Theresa Oehmke, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Shantel Palacio, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Allyson Ryder, University of New Hampshire, Durham
John E. Sparrow, University of New Hampshire, ManchesterFollow
May-Win Thein, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Anita R. Tucker, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow
Karen T. Van Gundy, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
James Wible, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Abstract

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have existed for years, the recent arrival of widespread generative AI writing tools such as ChatGPT has provoked varied reactions in the scholarly community worldwide. Undoubtedly easy access to such tools may help to level the scholarly playing field for certain groups, particularly those with limited writing skills or proficiency with English as the primary language for written and oral communication of research and scholarship. There are, however, concerns about these tools, including, but not limited to, the accuracy, consistency, and bias of the information generated, appropriate acknowledgement of source material, and the tools’ lack of ability to reason or to understand meaning when generating output. This simple guide was developed to assist researchers and trainees to understand the fundamental issues with these technologies regarding research integrity.

Publication Date

10-31-2023

Document Type

Commentary

Recommended Citation

Simpson, Julie; Condon, Patricia; Clyde, William; Miksis-Olds, Jennifer; Neefus, Christopher; O’Brien, Jennifer; Oehmke, Theresa; Palacio, Shantel; Ryder, Allyson; Sparrow, John E.; Thein, May-Win; Tucker, Anita R.; Van Gundy, Karen T.; and Wible, James, "Simple Guide to Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools in Research & Scholarship at UNH" (2023). Integrity in Research and Scholarship. 3.
https://scholars.unh.edu/research_integrity/3