ChatGPT in academic assessments: upholding integrity

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1491

Keywords:

ChatGPT, academic assessments, academic integrity, artificial intelligence

Abstract

This study examines the impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, on academic integrity and assessment practices in higher education. As AI integration grows, concerns about its potential to undermine academic rigour and increase inequalities have surfaced. Through interviews with students and a lecturer, the research explores the benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT in academic work. The innovative approach of having students use ChatGPT to write assignments highlights both efficiency gains and the need for responsible use. Findings reveal the importance of using AI-generated content as a supplement rather than a replacement for traditional learning, with concerns about its potential misuse. The study advocates for updated integrity policies and clear guidelines to ensure AI enhances, rather than compromises, education. Emphasising ethical AI use and process-oriented assessments, the study offers strategies to promote fairness, integrity, and critical thinking in the digital age.

Author Biography

Adam Finkel-Gates, University of Glasgow

Adam Finkel-Gates is a chartered management accountant and experienced educator with a background in higher education and private practice. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, where he received awards for excellence in teaching and curriculum innovation. His work focuses on assessment design, widening participation, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence in education. Adam also supports clients through his private accounting practice, Cowal Accountants, and is particularly interested in the intersection of technology, pedagogy, and professional development.

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15-06-2025

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Finkel-Gates, A. (2025). ChatGPT in academic assessments: upholding integrity. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (36). https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.vi36.1491

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