Scholarly Publishing

The University's Academic Skills team offers workshops on writing and one-on-one consultations for graduate researchers. They have also developed an excellent online module on writing for publication that covers:

• Finding and positioning your argument

• Planning your paper

• Writing a title and abstract

• Writing your paper

• Responding to peer reviewers

Academic Skills: Writing a paper for publication

The University has developed a range of resources to advise staff and students on the appropriate use of generative AI:

• Statement on responsible use of digital assistance tools in research
• Graduate researchers and digital assistance tools
• University of Melbourne AI principles
• Generative AI Taskforce
• Artificial intelligence at the University of Melbourne: Key resources
• How does the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) impact authorship? (University of Melbourne access only.)

A growing number of journals and publishers are adopting generative AI policies. Check your journal or publisher's policies and author guidelines prior to submission.

Reporting in Retraction Watch reveals that a growing number of papers are being retracted for undeclared use of ChatGPT and for inappropriate use of AI-generated images. prior to submission.

For more information, see the COPE position statement: Authorship and AI tools and the "Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Technology" section of the ICMJE advice on authorship.