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# Responsible Use of Generative AI

Responsible Use of Generative AI is a short course for researchers and research support staff who want to use AI more selectively, transparently, and defensibly.

## What This Course Contains

This course section of the site contains:

- the two core lesson pages
- learner preparation and reference material
- instructor notes and optional extensions
- course-level information about contribution, conduct, licensing, and learner profiles

## Course Scope

The course supports participants to:

- understand how AI changes research work and judgement
- design stronger prompts with clearer boundaries
- validate AI outputs against real sources
- document AI-assisted work in a lightweight but useful way
- recognise when AI use should remain manual rather than automated

## Course Position in the Programme

This course is designed as a focused 2-hour offering within the UoN Digital Skills programme. It can be delivered on its own or used alongside broader digital research training where participants need clearer guidance on validation, documentation, and responsible AI use.

## Contributing

Contribution guidance is available in [CONTRIBUTING.qmd](CONTRIBUTING.qmd).

## Related Course Information

- [Code of Conduct](CODE_OF_CONDUCT.qmd)
- [License](LICENSE.qmd)
- [Learner Profiles](profiles/learner-profiles.qmd)
