Academic Integrity and Thesis Writing at Master’s Level in the Digital Age

Résumé

The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) applications in the research work at the graduate level provided unprecedented opportunities for researchers and significant challenges to academic integrity. The study aims to explore the practices and perceptions of master’s students and educators in higher education regarding academic integrity in the age of GenAI. Based on qualitative data collected from interviews conducted with graduate students in education and a focus group with their respective supervisors, the findings reveal a dual role of GenAI in both supporting research work and challenging traditional norms of academic integrity. The study identifies gaps in institutional policies, supervisors’ preparedness, and student uncertainty working in an AI driven academic environment.