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Research Summary: ChatGPT as an AI-based assessment method in library information science education: investigative study in the information studies department

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Frontiers in Education
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Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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8 October 2026
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Research from Sultan Qaboos University's Information Studies Department is investigating the use of ChatGPT as an AI-based assessment method in library information science education. This study addresses a gap in existing literature, which has primarily focused on AI's role in pedagogical processes and learning outcomes, rather than its systematic integration into formal assessment mechanisms. The findings indicate that while generative AI tools like ChatGPT are prevalent, higher education institutions generally maintain a cautious stance towards their adoption in assessment, with some institutions classifying their use as academic misconduct.

Why it matters

The integration of AI into formal assessment fundamentally challenges established educational practices and academic integrity frameworks. Understanding its implications is crucial for maintaining the credibility of qualifications and adapting educational methodologies to technological advancements. This study highlights the need for strategic discussions on AI's role in evaluation across educational sectors.

Key insights

  • Generative AI tools, specifically ChatGPT, are increasingly relevant to teaching, learning, and assessment in higher education.
  • There is a notable gap in research regarding the systematic integration of generative AI as a formal assessment mechanism.
  • The study focuses on the application and state of ChatGPT as an assessment tool within a specific Information Studies Department.
  • Many higher education institutions approach the adoption of AI for assessment with caution.
  • Some institutions classify the use of AI tools for assessment purposes as academic misconduct.
  • The debate around AI in education has largely emphasized automation of pedagogical processes and learning outcomes, overlooking formal assessment.
  • The research originates from an international perspective, specifically Sultan Qaboos University.

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Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1824854

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ChatGPT as an AI-based assessment method in library information science education: investigative study in the information studies department
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