May I publish AI-generated text in my research?

The short answer? No. 

You can use AI Assist to help with your writing, but you shouldn’t publish its text as your actual research findings. Think of AI Assist as a smart helper—it can draft, polish, or spark ideas, but the final responsibility for your work always stays with you.

If you use AI-generated texts in your research, you must make it clear that it is not your own text. By using AI Assist in MAXQDA, you agree to our add-on terms and conditions.

How can you use it?

• Use AI Assist to brainstorm, outline, or tidy up your wording.

• If you include AI‑generated text in something you publish, be open about it.

• Always review and edit the draft so it reflects your own thinking and analysis.
  
  

Here’s a handy example of what you might write: "This text was partially created with the assistance of MAXQDA AI Assist. After generating the initial draft, I reviewed and revised the text to the best of my ability and take full responsibility for the content of this publication."

What NOT to Do 

• Don’t present AI‑generated text as your original research results.

• Don’t skip the disclosure step—transparency matters.

• Don’t rely on AI outputs without giving them a careful human check.

Why does this matters?

Being upfront about AI use builds trust with your readers, reviewers, and institutions. It shows you’re working ethically, and it keeps you in line with publisher and university rules.