Generative AI Syllabus Statements

Because this course is primarily hands-on, the use of generative AI tools is not expected to play a significant role in coursework or assessment. Students may choose to use AI tools independently for studying or reviewing concepts (e.g., terminology or regulations), but all required course activities and demonstrated competencies must reflect the student's own understanding and performance.

One of the things you will do in this class is learn by writing [and producing other deliverables of your own work.] Producing creative and original works will help you learn to think critically, analyze, reason, and defend a position. It is important to your academic journey that you do so without the use of AI-tools.  For those reasons, I ask that you not use generative AI for this class. Having this rule in place also helps me to fairly evaluate you and your fellow students. Misrepresenting your use of generative AI would be a violation of the UAS code of conduct; suspected violations will be handled accordingly. Check with me if you are not sure what generative AI is, or if you have any other questions. 

In this class, you may use generative AI to assist in completing assignments as long as you treat it as you would other sources. That means quote and cite everything properly in the appropriate format for the course. It is important to your academic journey that you practice both expressing your own thoughts and attributing work that is not yours. Having this rule in place also helps me to fairly evaluate you and your fellow students. Misrepresenting your use of generative text tools would be a violation of the UAS code of conduct; suspected violations will be handled accordingly. Check with me if you are not sure what generative AI is, or if you have any other questions.

Note: Faculty may also want to provide students with a link to the AI-specific notes from the style guide of their choice:

• APA’s guidance
• Chicago’s guidance on AI/generative text
• MLA’s guidance

In this class, you may use generative AI (such as ChatGPT) to assist in completing assignments only on assignments where it is explicitly stated. I will provide more information under the description for that specific assignment. For all other assignments, remember that one of the things you will do in this class is learn through writing as well as producing other deliverables of your work. Producing your own creative and original works will help you learn to think critically, analyze, reason, and defend a position. It is important to your academic journey that you learn to do so without depending on generative AI. For those reasons, I ask that you not use generative AI on assignments where it is not explicitly allowed. Having this rule in place also helps me to fairly evaluate you and your fellow students. Misrepresenting your use of generative AI would be a violation of the UAS code of conduct; suspected violations will be handled accordingly. Check with me if you are not sure what generative AI is, or if you have any other questions.

For this project, you are permitted to use generative AI. You should:

• Include the input text you used to get your output
• Clearly indicate what is output from AI and what is your own work
• Properly cite it in the format required in this course
• Conclude with a three sentence reflection on what it was like to write with the assistance of the tool
• Only provide the generative AI tool with data that is not private! These tools are a black box and it is important to understand that you no longer own or control any text (or other media) you allow them to process.

Note: Faculty may also want to provide students with a link to the AI-specific notes from the style guide of their choice:

• APA’s guidance
• Chicago’s guidance on AI/generative text
• MLA’s guidance

it may also be a good idea to explain how you will respond to suspected misuse

You can describe the steps you may take in problematic situations and how you will address potential concerns about AI use. Consider including details such as: in-class writing samples or reflections used for comparison with submitted work; assignment design strategies that make AI-generated responses less effective; follow-up conversations, check-ins, or questions about submitted work; or requirements to submit drafts, outlines, or process documentation alongside final work. You may also note that you use tools such as SafeAssign as one signal among others, while recognizing that such tools are not always accurate and may require additional follow-up or clarification.

You may also wish to clarify what will happen if you suspect students did not follow the policy. For example you might consider:

• a warning or conversation about the assignment in question,
• a request for revision or additional explanation of the work,
• possible grade adjustments or referrals to the Dean of Students if necessary.
• A syllabus statement such as, "If I have concerns that your work contains plagiarized, copied, or AI-generated content (outside of assignments where AI use is allowed), I will initiate a conversation with you to discuss those concerns. This conversation is a normal part of my teaching practice and helps determine next steps. Work that is plagiarized or copied will not be eligible for course credit, but you may have the opportunity to redo or revise work and re-submit it. My goal is to support your learning; I encourage you to reach out with any questions about AI use before submitting work."

AI is constantly evolving; it is wise to encourage your students  to speak with you about any questions about your AI policy .