TOPIC - A detailed referencing model for indicating the use of GenAI Tools in academic assignments
Year: 2025
Type: book
Abstract: TOPIC: Tools, Outputs, Prompts, Iterations, Critical reflection This short presentation report provides the structure and rationale for a novel model for the referencing of GenAI tools used in assignments and learning contexts, addressing the need for an alternative to the citation forms associated with static knowledge sources. The TOPIC model is in use in DCU Teaching & Learning contexts since 2024 and is the subject of forthcoming peer publications related to its efficacy and contextual usage in HSS disciplines. This presentation file is provided as an open resource (CC-licensed) for immediate academic use.
Author: Mulligan, Dónal
Institution: Dublin City University
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6912048543
FWCI:
Cites:
Cited by:
Related to: