Center for Instructional Resources

1. General Questions Q: Are answers generated by ChatGPT reliable? A: ChatGPT tends to provide relatively good responses to conceptual questions. However, for questions that require precise answers or numerical accuracy, the responses may be incorrect. This is due to the nature of its language model training and observations from real-world use. For example, if asked factual questions such as “How many colleges does Chang Gung University have?”, the answer may still be incorrect. ChatGPT generates responses based on a large language model rather than a traditional search engine. Therefore, the generated content may not always reflect factual information; it may instead be an inference or prediction produced by the language model. Q: If the same question is asked, will ChatGPT provide the same answer? A: Even when the exact same question is asked, ChatGPT may generate similar but slightly different responses. In addition, the generated content may be influenced by previous conversations, resulting in variations in the answers. Therefore, it is difficult to detect plagiarism using traditional text comparison methods. Q: Are there tools that can detect whether content was generated by ChatGPT? A: Some tools attempt to detect whether text is AI-generated. However, their results are not completely accurate and should only be used as reference rather than definitive evidence. In particular, users should be aware of the relatively high rate of false positives, which may lead to misunderstandings. Examples include: https://gptzero.me/ https://www.zerogpt.com/ https://platform.openai.com/ai-text-classifier https://checkforai.com/ https://contentatscale.ai/ (paid service) Q: Can plagiarism detection tools identify text generated by ChatGPT? A: Since ChatGPT generates new text each time, and even identical questions may produce different responses, traditional plagiarism detection systems such as Turnitin generally do not identify ChatGPT-generated text as plagiarism. Q: Are there other generative AI tools available? A: Yes. Many generative AI tools are currently available. Examples include: Text generation ChatGPT Bard Image generation MidJourney Stable Diffusion Microsoft Image Creator DALL·E Video generation DeepBrain D-ID Lumen5 Q: Does Chang Gung University encourage the use of ChatGPT? Will the university subsidize the Plus version? A: As generative AI tools are expected to become widely used in the future, the university encourages faculty members to become familiar with tools such as ChatGPT. Understanding how such tools generate content helps instructors evaluate students’ learning outcomes more effectively. Currently, ChatGPT has a free version. However, because of high demand, the free version may only be available when server load is low. The ChatGPT Plus version costs USD $20 per month. At present, Chang Gung University has not yet reached a decision on whether to purchase institutional access or include it as part of the university’s teaching resources. 2. Questions Regarding the Use of Generative AI in Admissions Review Q: How should we evaluate application materials if they are generated using ChatGPT? A: Determining whether application essays are written by the students themselves has always been a challenge in admissions review. The emergence of ChatGPT provides applicants with an even lower-cost tool to generate application materials. However, because ChatGPT-generated text often follows recognizable patterns and styles, complete copying of AI-generated content can often be detected. Students’ learning portfolios, including assignments, projects, and achievements verified by high school teachers, provide documented evidence and are considered fair and reliable materials for evaluation. Admissions reviewers should therefore place greater emphasis on these portfolios. Review committee members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with ChatGPT to better understand the style of AI-generated content. They should remain vigilant regarding academic integrity and coordinate with interview committees to further verify whether application materials reflect the student’s own work. Q: What changes should be made to maintain fairness in admissions? A: Greater care should be taken to ensure that students adhere to academic integrity principles. Departments should use interviews to confirm applicants’ actual abilities. Written application reviewers and interview committees should also coordinate with one another to ensure fairness in the admissions process. Q: What if students use ChatGPT to generate application materials? A: Students should use ChatGPT in accordance with principles of honesty and integrity. If the primary content of the application materials is generated by ChatGPT, it may be considered plagiarism, similar to copying from websites or previous applicants’ materials. However, using ChatGPT to polish or refine writing may be considered reasonable use. 3. Questions Regarding the Use of Generative AI in Teaching (The following responses were generated by ChatGPT. Can you notice their similarities?) Q: Should students be prohibited from using ChatGPT? A: This is a topic worthy of discussion. While ChatGPT may affect students’ learning and development, it may also provide certain benefits. Reasons for prohibiting ChatGPT use: Lack of authenticity – Students may submit AI-generated work that does not reflect their own thinking or learning. Deviation from learning goals – Students may focus on obtaining answers rather than developing independent thinking skills. Intellectual property concerns – The datasets used by AI systems may involve intellectual property issues. Reasons for allowing ChatGPT use: Improved efficiency – Students may find answers more quickly and understand complex concepts more easily. Stimulating thinking – ChatGPT can inspire new ideas and perspectives. Practical relevance – AI tools are increasingly common in real-world applications. Ultimately, whether ChatGPT should be allowed depends on the learning objectives and specific teaching context. Teachers should guide students in the appropriate use of such tools. Q: How can ChatGPT help students learn? ChatGPT can support learning in several ways: Answering questions – Providing immediate assistance when students encounter difficulties. Resource recommendations – Suggesting relevant articles, books, or websites. Writing support – Helping improve grammar, vocabulary, and organization. Creativity enhancement – Generating ideas in areas such as science, arts, or literature. Critical thinking development – Encouraging students to analyze and evaluate information. However, students must still engage in independent thinking and exploration to truly understand and apply knowledge. Q: How should educators respond to the impact of generative AI on courses? Educators should adopt an open mindset and view generative AI as an opportunity to enhance educational quality. Recommended approaches include: Integrating AI into course design and teaching methods Cultivating students’ critical thinking skills Emphasizing academic integrity Improving digital literacy Updating assessment methods Keeping teaching practices aligned with technological developments Q: What if students rely entirely on ChatGPT for assignments? Educators may take the following measures: Emphasize academic integrity Provide additional academic guidance Redesign assignments to require original thinking Adjust evaluation criteria to emphasize creativity and problem-solving Teach students how to evaluate AI-generated information critically Q: Can ChatGPT be used during exams? A: The purpose of exams is to evaluate students’ understanding and their ability to think and apply knowledge independently. Using ChatGPT or other AI tools during exams to obtain answers constitutes academic misconduct and undermines the fairness of the examination process. Such behavior may lead to disciplinary consequences. However, in practice exercises or self-assessment activities, students may use ChatGPT to check answers and identify weaknesses. Q: How can ChatGPT be used to assist teaching? Possible applications include: Providing immediate feedback Offering examples for learning Supporting personalized learning experiences Encouraging creativity and exploration However, instructors should avoid excessive reliance on AI tools and ensure that they support rather than replace the learning process. 4. Questions Regarding the Use of Generative AI in Academic Research or Theses Q: Can content generated by ChatGPT be used in academic papers? It is not recommended to use ChatGPT-generated content as the main content of an academic paper or as a citation source. This is because such content is produced by machine learning models rather than human authors and may contain inaccuracies or inappropriate wording. If used, the source should be clearly indicated, and the material should be incorporated carefully to avoid plagiarism or violations of academic integrity. Q: Can ChatGPT be used for translation or proofreading in academic papers? Yes, ChatGPT may be used as a supporting tool for translation or language editing, but it should be used carefully. Users should verify translation accuracy, ensure proper terminology, and perform manual review or professional proofreading when necessary. Q: How should ChatGPT-generated content be cited? Currently, there is no universal standard. Some journals do not allow AI tools to be listed as co-authors. If citation is necessary, researchers may refer to the guidance available at: https://www.scribbr.com/ai-tools/chatgpt-citations/ Q: Does using ChatGPT violate academic ethics or integrity? Using ChatGPT itself does not inherently violate academic ethics. However, submitting AI-generated work as one’s own original work constitutes academic misconduct and may be considered plagiarism. Using ChatGPT as a supporting tool for drafting, translation, or editing—while clearly acknowledging its use and verifying the content—is generally considered acceptable.