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Table 2 Postplagiarism statements and corresponding tenets

From: Understanding PSE students’ reactions to the postplagiarism concept: a quantitative analysis

Postplagiarism variable

Part of tenet

Postplagiarism statement

PPM1

1

Hybrid writing, co-created by humans and AI together, is becoming prevalent

PPM2

1

Hybrid writing (co-created by humans and AI) soon will become the norm

PPM3

1

Trying to determine where the human ends and where the AI begins is pointless and futile

PPM4

2

Human creativity is enhanced by AI

PPM5

2

Human creativity is not threatened by AI

PPM6

2

Humans can be inspired by and inspire others

PPM7

2

Human creativity may be inspired by AI

PPM8

2

Humans’ ability to imagine, inspire, and create remains boundless and inexhaustible

PPM9

3

One’s first language will begin to matter less as AI tools will bridge the communication gap

PPM10

3

AI will make humans understand each other across many languages

PPM11

4

In the age of AI, humans can retain control over what they write

PPM12

4

In the age of AI, humans can also relinquish control to AI tools if they choose

PPM13

4

Although humans can relinquish control, they do not relinquish responsibility for what is written

PPM14

4

Humans can - and must - remain accountable for fact-checking, verification procedures, and truth-telling

PPM15

4

Humans are also responsible for how AI tools are developed

PPM16

5

It always has been, and always will be, appropriate and desirable to appreciate, admire, and respect our teachers, mentors, and guides

PPM17

5

Citing, referencing, and attribution remain important skills

PPM18

6

Historical definitions of plagiarism will need to be rewritten because of AI

PPM19

6

Policy definitions of academic integrity can - and must - adapt because of AI