AIUL-CD: Conceptual Development
AI tools may be used for research and ideation, but the final work must be entirely student-generated.
The AIUL-CD (Conceptual Development) license designates assignments where AI tools may be used for research and ideation, but the final work must be entirely student-generated. This license allows AI to support the planning phase while ensuring the execution remains the student’s own work.
Purpose
This license creates a balanced approach that harnesses AI for its strengths in information retrieval and idea generation while preserving the integrity of student-created work. This approach is particularly valuable for:
- Expanding research capabilities
- Supporting brainstorming and concept development
- Exploring multiple approaches before execution
- Learning to use AI as a research and ideation tool
Guidelines for Students
Under this license, students should:
- Use AI tools to explore concepts, gather information, and develop ideas
- Document the AI tools used and how they contributed to the ideation process
- Create the final work entirely themselves, without AI-generated content
- Be prepared to discuss how AI-assisted research influenced their thinking
- Cite AI tools and prompts used in the research/ideation phase
Guidelines for Instructors
When using this license, instructors should:
- Clarify the distinction between ideation and execution phases
- Provide examples of appropriate AI usage for conceptual development
- Establish clear documentation requirements for AI usage
- Consider how to evaluate the influence of AI on student thinking
- Design assignments that separate ideation from execution
Documentation Requirements
Documentation should typically include:
- Which AI tools were used
- Key prompts or queries provided to the AI
- How AI outputs informed the conceptual development
- A reflection on how AI contributed to the ideation process
- Clear delineation between AI-assisted ideation and student execution
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use AI to outline a paper or project?
A: Yes, outlining and structural planning fall under conceptual development.
Q: Can I use AI to rewrite or edit my final work?
A: No, the final execution must be entirely your own work.
Q: How much detail should I include about AI-assisted research?
A: Documentation should be thorough enough to understand how AI influenced your thinking, including key prompts and how the information was incorporated into your conceptual development.
When to Use This License
- Students can benefit from AI-assisted research or ideation
- You want students to use AI for background knowledge or conceptual exploration
- Final execution should demonstrate the student's own technical abilities
Requirements
- Students may use AI tools only for research, ideation, and concept development
- The final work must be entirely created by the student without AI generation
- Students must document which AI tools were used and how they contributed to the ideation process
- AI outputs may inform but not directly appear in the final work
Implementation Examples
Use this license for research papers, creative briefs, project planning, and assignments where AI can help with background information but the execution should demonstrate student skills.
Media Modifiers
This license can be combined with the following media modifiers to specify which types of AI tools may be used:
3D (3D Design)
For assignments involving 3D modeling, animation, or virtual environments
View AIUL-CD-3D details
TR (Traditional Media)
For assignments involving physical art media where AI might be used for planning or reference
View AIUL-CD-TR details
Sample Syllabus Language
AIUL-CD: This assignment is tagged AIUL-CD (Conceptual Development), which means you may use AI tools for research and idea generation, but the final work must be entirely your own. You must document any AI tools used in your process.
Documentation Requirement: For this assignment, you must include documentation of your AI usage process including:
- Which AI tools you used
- How you used them in your process
- What prompts or inputs you provided
- How you modified or integrated AI outputs
- Your reflections on the human-AI collaboration process