Presentation Title: AI is not an Author: Developing an AI Policy for the Student Research Journal
Presenter(s): Marc Hoffeditz & Irene Miller
Abstract: AI and Generative AI tools have an increasing impact on scholarly writing and publication as their options expand and gain sophistication. To address this growing challenge, the Student Research Journal at San José State University formed an AI Policy Working Group to develop a stance on this rapidly evolving technology. Our initial steps delved into the available literature from research journals, university policies, trade journals, and government agencies. The goals of this survey included a better understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of AI, practical implications of AI use, and potential guidelines to better support student research publication and the field of peer-reviewed research. Our preliminary policy and recommendations will be explored in addition to the journal’s approach to future revisions of the policy as these tools continue to develop and expand their influence. We hope this process will inspire our peer journals to develop their own unique policies to address authorship in the 21st century and guide future authors on the ethical use of AI in the scholarly research landscape.
Link to Recorded Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlFsYs2vs6c
This is a great topic. Thank you for sharing what takeaways you have found. AI is really changing the game in the way we create content. I have even found myself asking ChatGPT how to cite that I have used it, and even the answer given wasn’t helpful.
Aisha, thanks for your comment! Also, that is a great story. I would totally have done the same thing if I hadn’t lost my faith in citation management systems. Though, now I think maybe I should give that a go and see how it works!
I enjoyed this presentation. There is information about the SJSU student research journal ( a great opportunity for students to publish their research) and a compelling discussion of AI and authorship. Well done!
Dr. Bushey
Thanks for watching, Dr. Bushey! The editorial team has really loved digging into this topic and strategizing about how we can best support ethical AI usage.