AI and assessment
To build the culture of trust and academic integrity, educators are making expectations around AI use more explicit for each assessment. All assessments at Queen Mary will need to be categorised and badged using a three tier traffic light system.
You will notice many assessments using the new system this academic year, and all assessments will use it from the start of the 2027/28 academic year.
Use of AI tools is not permitted
Examples: Laboratories, practicals, competency-based assessments, viva, discussion-based assessments, in-person invigilated exams
Use of AI is allowed to assist as part of formative stages and/or creation of the summative task.
Use must be appropriate, responsible and transparent.
Examples: using prompts with screenshots and discussion, essay structure and ideas, lab report synthesis, situation judgement tasks
AI used required and reflected in the learning outcomes.
Use must be appropriate, responsible and transparent, and must be demonstrated and evidenced.
Examples: complex problem solving; critically engaging with AI; creating, checking and critiquing AI outputs; developing software; working with AI to build codes.
The category of AI use will be reflected in assessment briefs and rubrics. Please ensure you carefully read the specific and detailed assessment briefs/instructions within each module/assessment task.
To facilitate good academic integrity practice and further your critical engagement with AI, you will be required to complete an AI declaration for all assessments.
- For red assessments you will need to state that AI tools have not been used.
- For amber and green assessments you will be required to outline the purposes for which Gen AI was used in the preparation of your submission, e.g. generating ideas, planning, drafting, formative learning/feedback, technical skills development etc,
referencing the appropriate tools. - For some assessments you may be required to provide prompts used.