University Guidelines

Different universities have different policies regarding AI tools. This section provides guidance on navigating institutional requirements.

What this section is about

Academic policies on AI usage vary significantly. This section helps you understand how to research your university's position and ensure compliance.

When you should use this

Consult this section when you:
• Are starting your thesis
• Want to clarify AI tool policies
• Need to prepare for supervisor discussions
• Are unsure about disclosure requirements

How it works

Steps to understand your university's policies:
1.

Check official guidelines
• University website
• Faculty handbooks
• Thesis regulations
• Academic integrity policies
2.
Ask directly
• Supervisor or advisor
• Academic integrity office
• Department administration
3.
Common policy types:
• Full prohibition (rare)
• Permitted with disclosure
• Permitted for specific uses
• No explicit policy yet
4.
Prepare for discussion:
• Explain what Academly does
• Emphasize source-based approach
• Show Proof of Material feature
• Demonstrate your review process

Sample disclosure statement:

"This thesis was written with assistance from Academly.ai,
an AI tool used for drafting paragraphs based on my collected
sources. All AI-generated content was critically reviewed,
edited, and verified by the author. Citations were checked
against original sources."

Important notes
• Policies evolve rapidly - check current status
• When in doubt, disclose
• Document your process
• Your supervisor's guidance is primary