AIUL-CD v1.0.0 - Conceptual Development

Version: 1.0.0
Released: December 9, 2025

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.

License Summary

• Code: CD
• Full Name: Conceptual Development
• Short Description: AI tools may be used for research and ideation, but the final work must be entirely student-generated.
• Syllabus Text: “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.”

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

When to Use

Use AIUL-CD when:

• 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 under this license:

• May use AI tools only for research, ideation, and concept development
• The final work must be entirely created by the student without AI generation
• 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

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:

1. Which AI tools were used
2. Key prompts or queries provided to the AI
3. How AI outputs informed the conceptual development
4. A reflection on how AI contributed to the ideation process
5. Clear delineation between AI-assisted ideation and student execution

Example Use Cases

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.

Domain Modifiers

AIUL-CD can be combined with domain modifiers to specify the type of work:

• AIUL-CD-WR - Writing assignments with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-IM - Image work with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-VD - Video work with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-AU - Audio work with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-3D - 3D work with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-TR - Traditional media with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-MX - Mixed media with conceptual development
• AIUL-CD-CO - Code with conceptual development

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.

Version History

• 1.0.0 (2025-12-09): Initial versioned release