As a general purpose technology, generative AI has many potential applications across your academic journey as a student. Before you use generative AI, take into consideration the academic and ethical implications associated with using various tools. Be sure to adhere to the policies and guidelines set by the University of Toronto and your course instructor.

If you are new to generative AI and would love to learn more we’ve found the Generative AI primer by the National Centre for AI, a non-profit in the UK, is a good starting place.

Below you will find a curated list of helpful resources that will allow you to more effectively and ethically engage with your generative AI tools of choice.

How do I converse with Generative AI?

Writing effective prompts
- Outlines strategies for GenAI prompts that achieve more meaningful outcomes and output.
Framework for CAREful prompts
- An example of a strategy for GenAI prompts in which you provide:
  - Context
  - Asks (what you’re asking the system to do)
  - Rules (for how to do it)
  - Examples of what you want

What are some ways I can use Generative AI in my academic journey?

Prompts to help you learn
- How to use GenAI to, for example, explain course material and apply these learned concepts to current events
Prompts to help you create
- How to use GenAI to, for example, suggest ideas for an assignment topic, and appropriate secondary sources
Prompts to help you progress
- How to use GenAI in your job search and career planning to, for example, create resumes and cover letters and identify career opportunities
Ideas to support your learning
- How use GenAI to prepare for your lectures by, for example, engaging with new or complex topics

How do critically evaluate AI tools?

Critically evaluating AI tools
- How to decide if an AI tool is right for your context by considering, for example, the level of accuracy and the potential biases of the output produced.

How do I document or cite my interactions with Generative AI?

Citing Generative AI
Citing Generative AI for Images
Describe and Document AI use

Academic Considerations

Academic Integrity: Using Generative AI tools on a marked assessment
Generative AI Use in the Classroom FAQs (Refer to the Student Use FAQ section)
Generative AI Use for Graduate Student Theses

Please note this is a non-exhaustive list of resources and will be updated periodically to stay up to date with changes in generative AI technology.