Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence with Transparency: Enhancing Academic Integrity in Higher Education.

This article examines the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools on academic writing in higher education, emphasizing the need for ethical and transparent use by students. It presents a theoretical model outlining which phases of the writing process—such as planning, information searching, revising, and referencing—can legitimately involve AI, while stressing that the core creative work must be done by the student to avoid plagiarism. The article advocates for updated institutional academic integrity policies that explicitly address AI use, including clear guidelines on permissions, declarations, and the non-authorship status of AI. Various methods for students to transparently disclose AI assistance in assignments are discussed to uphold honesty and fairness in evaluation. Ultimately, the article calls for balanced AI integration that supports learning without undermining students' critical thinking and skill development.