Transparency Statement Builder

Turn “I used ChatGPT” into a disclosure that tells a reader what AI actually contributed, what remained human, and what was verified.

Use the builder for student work, research notes, creative projects, or instructor-created materials. Adapt the final wording to local policy.

1. What kind of work is this?

Context

2. What did AI help with?

Brainstorming
Ideas, questions, examples, or possible directions. Search planning
Keywords, synonyms, or search directions. Explanation
Initial explanations or examples. Organization
Outlining, sequencing, or structuring material. Revision
Clarity, wording, grammar, or tone. Drafting
Producing text or other material that was later reviewed and revised.

3. What did you verify?

Factual claims Citations and source existence Statistics or data Terminology or concepts Bias, omissions, or missing perspectives No factual verification needed

4. What remained your responsibility?

Argument and conclusions Source selection and evaluation Final wording and organization Interpretation and judgment

Optional details

Your transparency statement

Core principle

Disclosure should describe contribution, not merely name the tool.

A useful statement helps a reader understand what AI did, what was checked, and where human judgment remained.

Weak statement

“I used ChatGPT for this assignment.”

Stronger statement

“I used ChatGPT to brainstorm possible subtopics and generate alternative search terms. I located and evaluated all sources independently and wrote the final analysis myself.”

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