GenAI Second Year Project
Participant information
Q1
Students' attitudes and experiences with Generative AI
in academia
Research Supervisors:
Leda Blackwood, Jeff Gavin
Contact details of Research Supervisors:
lb791@bath.ac.uk, pssjg@bath.ac.uk
This information page forms part of the process of informed
consent. It should tell you what the research is about and what
taking part will involve. Please read this information page
carefully and ask one of the researchers named above if you
have any questions.
What is the purpose of the project?
The use of Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is rapidly
increasing in all spheres, including higher education. The aim
of this research is to understand how students are using Gen
AI and how the University of Bath can better support them. The
findings from this research will be used to inform University
policy, guidelines, and support.
Why have I been invited to take part?
You have been invited to take part as you are an
Undergraduate Student of the University of Bath in the Faculty
of Humanities and Social Sciences (i.e., you are a student in
one of the following departments: Economics; Education;
Health; Politics, Languages and International Studies;
Psychology; or Social and Policy Sciences).
Do I have to take part?
Before you decide, you should read the information on this
page carefully and ask any questions you may have. On the
next page you will have the option to consent or not. You are
free to withdraw your participation and consent by closing
the browser of the survey at any time. Your responses will be
the browser of the survey at any time. Your responses will be
completely anonymous.
What would taking part involve?
After providing consent you will be asked to complete
questions regarding your attitudes and experiences with Gen
AI and provide demographic information.
What are the possible benefits of taking part?
There are no specific benefits of taking part in the project.
However, the information that you and other participants
provide in this project will be used to inform University’s
guidance and support regarding Gen AI.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking
part?
We do not anticipate any disadvantages to you taking part in
the project. If the survey asks a question that you do not want
to answer for any reason, you can choose not to answer. In
order to preserve anonymity, we recommend that you do not
include any identifying information (e.g, names of self or
others) when answering questions.
Who will have access to the information that I provide?
Only the research team will have access to information that
you provide, and this information is anonymous.
What will happen to the data collected and results of the
project?
Only the research team (the research supervisors and their
students) will have access to the anonymous data once this
project is completed. Other researchers at the University of
Bath may conduct related research projects which would
benefit from using the data that you provide. Further use of
your data will only occur if research is given approval
by University of Bath Ethics Committee. Data will continue to
be stored in accordance with current UK data protection
legislation.
Who has reviewed the project?
This project has been given a favourable ethics opinion by the
University of Bath Ethics Committee [reference:3760-4029 ].
How can I withdraw from the project?
If you wish to withdraw your participation before completing the
survey, you can close the webpage of the survey and your data
will not be recorded. However, after you have submitted the
responses, you will not be able to withdraw your participation.
This is because no identifying information will be taken from
you and once submitted, it will not be possible to identify your
responses and remove them from the study. The University of
Bath privacy notice can be found here:
Bath privacy notice can be found here:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/university-of-bath-
privacy-notice-for-research-participants/.
What happens if there is a problem?
If you have a concern about any aspect of the project, you
should ask to speak to the researchers who will do their best to
answer any questions. If they are unable to resolve your
concern or you wish to make a complaint regarding the project,
please contact the Research Governance and Compliance
Team at research-ethics@bath.ac.uk.
Who should I contact for more information?
Thank you for your interest in this project. Please do not
hesitate to contact the Research supervisors Jeff Gavin
(pssjg@bath.ac.uk) and Leda Blackwood
(lb791@bath.ac.uk),if you would like more information.
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Q2 First, some questions about you to make sure you are eligible
to participate.
How old are you? (move the slider to indicate your age)
0 years 100 years
Age --
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Criteria: Age 18+
IF 2. [Q2] First, some questions about you to make sure you are eligible to participate.How old are you?
(move the slider to indicate your age) Age is less than equal to 17
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Default > If criteria not met, jump to 3. [Q3] What is your department? (If enrolled in more than one, tick
the primary department)
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Q3 What is your department? (If enrolled in more than one, tick the
primary department)
Department of Economics
Department of Education
Department of Health
Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies
Department of Psychology
Department of Social and Policy Sciences�
None of the above
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Default Branching: 4. [Q4] What is your current year of undergraduate study ?
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Q4 What is your current year of undergraduate study ?
First year
Second year
Third year ( nal year or on placement)
Fourth Year ( nal year)
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CONSENT FORM
1. I have been provided with information explaining what
participation in this project involves.
2. I have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss this
project.
3. I have received satisfactory answers to all questions I have
asked.
4. I have received enough information about the project to make a
decision about my participation.
5. I understand that I am free to withdraw my consent to
participate in the project at any time during the study by closing the
browser.
6. I understand that my answers will be anonymous.
7. I understand that once I have completed the survey my data
cannot be withdrawn due to the anonymity of answers.
8. I understand the nature and purpose of the procedures
involved in this project. These have been communicated to me on
the information page.
9. I understand that the University of Bath may use the data
collected for this study in future research project(s) but that the
conditions on this form under which I have provided the data will
still apply.
10. I understand that my consent to use the data I provide is
conditional upon the University complying with its duties and
obligations under current data protection legislation.
11. I consent to my data being shared with members of the
research team.
12. I hereby fully and freely consent to my participation in this
project.
If you agree with statements 1-12, please indicate your consent
by clicking yes, and you will be
directed to the start of the survey.
Yes
No
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General Questions
Q6 Please answer the following questions in this survey
in as much detail as possible - the text boxes will
expand as you write
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Q8 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with
the following statement
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Slightly agree Slightl
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disagre nor y Agree
disagre e y agree
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I am confident in
using Gen AI?
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Gen AI and university
Q9 Do you use any form of Gen AI in your university work?
Yes
No
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IF 8. [Q9] Do you use any form of Gen AI in your university work? is Yes
If criteria is met, jump to [Q10] What form of Gen AI do you use in your university work, and for what
purposes?
Default > If criteria not met, jump to 10. [Q11] Thinking about your peers, what form of Gen AI do they
use if any, and for what purposes?
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Q10 What form of Gen AI do you use in your university work, and
for what purposes?
What form of Gen AI do you use in your university work, and for what
purposes?
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Q11 Thinking about your peers, what form of Gen AI do they use if
any, and for what purposes?
Thinking about your peers, what form of Gen AI do they use if any, and for
what purposes?
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Q12 Thinking about university work, what do you (or your peers)
consider when deciding to use Gen AI or not?
Thinking about university work, what do you (or your peers) consider when
deciding to use Gen AI or not?
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Q13 Where do you currently draw the line in terms of what is and is
not an acceptable use of Gen AI in university work?
Where do you currently draw the line in terms of what is and is not an
acceptable use of Gen AI in university work?
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Future of Gen AI
Q14 Gen AI is constantly evolving and will be part of education and
the future of work.
What do you think are some of the benefits of students and
staff using Gen AI in higher education?
Gen AI is constantly evolving and will be part of education and the future of
work.
What do you think are some of the benefits of students and staff using Gen AI
in higher education?
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Q15 What do you think are some of the potential risks or drawbacks
of students and staff using Gen AI in higher education?
What do you think are some of the potential risks or drawbacks of students
and staff using Gen AI in higher education?
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Q16 Would you consider the below uses of GenAI as appropriate or
inappropriate?
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inappropriat Inappropriat Appropriat
e e or
e e e
appropriate
Making an
essay plan
Copying and
pasting an AI
generated
paragraph
Creating
images or
graphs for a
presentation
Using
ChatGPT to
formulate
ideas (like a
search
engine)
Re ning
writing or
writing or
improving
structure and
grammar
Paraphrasing
a quote to
avoid
plagiarism
Wording
emails to
staff and
fellow
students
Creating
letters for
applications
(e.g., for
placement,
further
education,
employment)
Cutting down
word counts
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Q17 Tell us what you know about the policies or guidelines
regarding GenAI at the University of Bath?
Tell us what you know about the policies or guidelines regarding GenAI at the
University of Bath?
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Q18 What, if anything, could the University of Bath do to provide
more support regarding the use of generative AI?
What, if anything, could the University of Bath do to provide more support
regarding the use of generative AI?
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Q19 Please click the box you agree with the most
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Hopefu
Fearful Fearful at nor at Hopefu
l
Fearful Hopefu Hopeful l
Thinking about the
future, are you more
hopeful or fearful
about the use of
Gen AI?
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Q20 Is there anything you would like to add?
Is there anything you would like to add?
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Demographics
Q21 Do you identify as?
Male
Female
I do not identify as male or female. I identify as:
I prefer not to say
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Q22 Do you have one or more disabilities?
Yes
No
I prefer not to say
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IF 21. [Q22] Do you have one or more disabilities? is No,I prefer not to say
If criteria is met, jump to Are you an international student?
Default > If criteria not met, jump to 22. [Q23] Does this disability involve any of the following? (select as
many as apply)
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Q23 Does this disability involve any of the following? (select as
many as apply)
A speci c learning dif culty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D
A social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum
disorder
A long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart
disease, or epilepsy
A mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder
A physical impairment or mobility issues, such as dif culty using arms or using a wheelchair
or crutches
Deaf or a serious hearing impairment
Blind or a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses
A disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above
I prefer not to say
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Q24 Are you an international student?
Yes
No
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Q25 Now think about the family you grew up in. Please tell us the
rung that best represents where your family would be on this
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Q26 Now that you have completed the survey, please indicate whether
you consent for your data to be used in this study
I agree to my responses being used in this research.
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No
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Q27 Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. �
The aim of this study is to gain an understanding of
student perceptions and experiences of using Gen AI
such as Chat GPT, and investigate how the University
of Bath may support students with the use of Gen AI.
To date, there is relatively limited qualitative
literature on this sector, thus this study lls a
signi cant gap in literature. The advancement of AI,
underscores the importance of understanding how it
can be used and how universities can support
students’ usage of it to heighten their University
experience.�
Here are some tips for the effective use of ChatGPT at
university: https://blogs.bath.ac.uk/academic-and-
employability-skills/2023/09/18/how-to-navigate-
generative-arti cial-intelligence-genai-tools-with-
con dence-and-integrity/
This research is for the purpose of coursework on the University of Bath
Undergraduate Psychology course.��
The data collected from this study will be kept securely and will be stored on
the University of Bath’s server, which is protected by a rewall and all data will
be kept anonymous.��
If you have any further questions, please contact the project supervisors below,
who can provide additional information .
Name of Supervisor / Co-investigator:�
Leda Blackwood, Jeff Gavin �
Contact details of Supervisor / Co-investigator:�
lb791@bath.ac.uk,�pssjg@bath.ac.uk�
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