Footnote Journal maintains academic standards regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models, in submitted work. We permit the use of generative AI tools in a limited and appropriate manner. It must not replace genuine historical analysis and interpretation. If used, it must be honestly and explicitly acknowledged on your cover sheet and in your footnotes and bibliography.

Penalties for inappropriate or undisclosed usage of AI may result in an author’s article being rejected pre-publication or withdrawn post-publication. An author may be suspended or prohibited from future submissions if inappropriate AI use is discovered. 

All authors remain responsible for the accuracy and integrity of their work. For further enquiries, contact uqfootnote@gmail.com.

Authors may use AI to:

• Provide feedback on their planned structure or content.

• Find relevant articles, books and other resources.

• Summarise literature on their topic.

• Improve grammar and sentence structure.

Authors may not use AI to:

• Generate arguments.

• Analyse primary and/or secondary sources.

• Write any portion of text.

• Translate texts.

• Reference or create a bibliography.

All uses of AI must be clearly acknowledged using the following formats:

Cover page example: