Student shares supervisor’s directive
Visibly frustrated, the student shared his predicament, writing, “My Project supervisor say make I use pen and Paper write chapter 1-3, Say I Dey copy and paste from Ai.” This expression echoed a mix of disbelief and compliance.
The image that accompanied his grievance showed meticulously written chapters, indicating that the student had indeed followed through with the supervisor's demand, despite his frustrations.
The post quickly attracted attention as conversations around the use of AI tools in academic writing continue to grow.
Social media users weigh in
The student’s account has generated mixed reactions online, with some users sympathising with his situation and saying handwritten submissions could demonstrate originality.
Others argued that supervisors are becoming increasingly cautious about AI-generated content, while some maintained that students should understand and be able to defend any work they submit, regardless of whether AI tools were used for assistance.
The viral post has further fuelled discussions about the role of artificial intelligence in higher education and how institutions are adapting to its growing use.
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