AI in academic writing processes

Preliminary Notes

• The information on this page serves as a suggestion on how to disclose and document the use of AI in writing processes.
• Before using any AI for an exam, you must reach an agreement with your examiner/module instructor.

- As of March 17, 2025 -

General information

Since generative AI technologies have automated text production and are changing common writing and reading practices in the academic sphere, the question of how to disclose and document AI usage in scientific writing and research processes has become a topic of discussion.

While certain trends are emerging in terms of how to disclose and document AI usage in academic writing, there is still no universal agreement across disciplines on the best approach. Instead, there are currently only guidelines specific to individual fields.

The following information is not intended to be a definitive or binding set of rules. Instead, it aims to provide a starting point for discussion between teachers and students, help reduce uncertainty, and offer a framework for implementing AI disclosure and documentation in academic writing.

AI disclosure and documentation

• You can find three selected examples, including templates, on how to document and disclose the use of AI. These templates can be used under the CC-BY license and adapted or combined according to the rules of the instructors/examiners.
• It is recommended to choose a consistent variant of presentation in a work and to maintain it throughout the entire work.
• If you have suggestions or important subject-specific additions to the examples and templates, please feel free to contact the Writing Lab.