Avoiding Plagiarism in the Age of AI
With generative AI tools like ChatGPT becoming part of daily academic life, the boundaries between inspiration, assistance, and plagiarism are more blurred than ever. How can you ensure your writing remains original and ethically sound while using these technologies? Plagiarism is not a new issue in academia, but what counts as plagiarism is becoming increasingly complex. Is it acceptable to use AI to draft a paragraph? What about rewriting one? Where do transparency, attribution, and personal responsibility come in? And how can academic institutions respond to these shifting norms?
Contents of the Workshop
This workshop explores how the definition of plagiarism is evolving in the context of AI-assisted research and writing. It highlights current institutional expectations, grey areas in authorship and attribution, and the risks of unintentional plagiarism when relying on AI-generated content. Through real-life examples, interactive discussions, and practical guidance, the workshop provides a framework for maintaining academic integrity without abandoning digital innovation. The goal is to foster a clear understanding of responsible AI use and how to safeguard originality, transparency, and trustworthiness in scholarly work.
This workshop is intended for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
Please register using our registration form available at www.uni-siegen.de/hyt/registration/
At a glance
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When
20 January 2026, 10:15-15:45 -
Where
Campus US, building S
Room US-S 0101
Obergraben 25
57072 Siegen -
Language
English
Participants in the HYT certificate programme can receive 6 AE credit for the workshop for the Communication Module.
