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Academic Integrity

Guidelines for maintaining academic standards while integrating AI tools in education

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The rise of AI tools presents both opportunities and challenges for academic integrity. Our goal is to harness AI's benefits while maintaining educational standards and ensuring genuine learning.

Key Principles

  • Transparency about AI use
  • Clear guidelines for acceptable use
  • Focus on learning outcomes
  • Documentation of AI assistance
  • Emphasis on original thinking

Acceptable AI Use

  • Brainstorming ideas and topics
  • Checking grammar and style
  • Generating practice problems
  • Creating study guides
  • Explaining complex concepts
  • Research assistance and summarization

Unacceptable AI Use

  • Submitting AI-generated work as your own
  • Using AI to complete assignments without learning
  • Hiding or failing to disclose AI use
  • Using AI to circumvent learning objectives
  • Sharing AI-generated answers with others

Process-Based Assignments

Require students to document their thinking process and AI interactions:

  • Submit draft versions showing development
  • Include AI prompts used and modifications made
  • Explain how AI input was incorporated
  • Reflect on learning from AI interaction

Design Tips

  • Focus on higher-order thinking skills
  • Require personal examples and experiences
  • Include in-class components
  • Emphasize application over information recall
Sample AI Policy Statement

"This course recognizes AI tools as valuable learning aids when used appropriately. Students must:

  • Disclose any AI use in assignments
  • Document how AI was used to support learning
  • Complete core learning tasks independently
  • Use AI only as specified in assignment guidelines

Failure to follow these guidelines may constitute an academic integrity violation."

Proactive Strategies

  • Discuss AI openly with students
  • Demonstrate appropriate AI use
  • Create assignments that leverage AI productively
  • Focus on learning processes, not just outcomes
  • Build trust through transparency

Class Discussion Prompts

  • How can AI enhance your learning?
  • What are the limitations of AI tools?
  • How do we maintain academic integrity with AI?
  • What skills will you need in an AI-enabled world?

For Faculty

  • Assignment design consultations
  • AI detection tools guide
  • Professional development workshops
  • Department-specific guidelines

For Students

  • AI literacy workshops
  • Guidelines for ethical AI use
  • Tutorial on citing AI assistance
  • Best practices documentation