Do students have to submit a declaration of originality regarding their examination work?

Yes. By submitting their exam work, students implicitly confirm that they have completed it independently.

All sources (e.g., numbers, images, texts) and aids (e.g., software, AI systems) used for the creation of the written work must be named, and all direct or paraphrased copies and quotations must be identified.

This is regulated by Section 11a Paragraph 1 of the General Provisions for Bachelor's Examination Regulations .

Are examiners required to use the aforementioned documents?

No. The aforementioned documents are to be understood as a recommendation for a trial run. They are intended to provide support regarding which AI applications are permissible and what labeling options exist for them.

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Who developed the documents?

The Working group on dealing with deception and plagiarism. This group comprises the Central Examination Office, students, faculty, university library , the Center for Cooperative Teaching and Learning, and the Center for Quality Development. We welcome your feedback This email address is protected against spambots! JavaScript must be enabled to view it!

For which types of work can the declaration of independence be used?

This applies to written examinations. Exams are excluded.

Where can I find the documents?

These documents are intended as a recommendation for a trial run. If your auditors use them, you will be informed by your Department in a timely and appropriate manner. 

Who determines the permissible use of AI in your written exams?

The examiners decide whether the submission of the declaration of independence will be used.

The module coordinators determine the permissibility of AI applications and the method of labeling AI for their respective modules (principle of equality). Examiners decide on the theses individually, depending on the question and the student, in consultation with the module coordinators.

How and where do I submit the declaration of independence?

The declaration of originality must be submitted along with your written work. Your Department will inform you about the procedure.

What happens if I forget to sign the declaration?

Then it is a formal error that can be rectified. This means that the signature must be submitted immediately.

What happens if I use AI applications that have not been agreed upon?

Then this constitutes an attempt at deception pursuant to Section 11a AB.

What happens if I forget to sign the declaration of independence and use aids other than those agreed upon?

The missing signature can be provided as above, the other constitutes an attempt at deception as above.

Who keeps the documents up to date?

The working group on dealing with deception and plagiarism evaluates the documents during the trial run and keeps them up to date.

Where can I give feedback?

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