Example from Dr. Luke Togni, Saint Mary’s University

Chat GPT and Other AI Platforms

The academic landscape has changed in the past year due to the introduction of easy access to generative text artificial intelligence platforms, especially OpenAI. Generative AI has the capacity to produce text that simulates the appearance of a human author and can even provide an artificial conversation partner. However, it is not intelligent and produces likely answers based upon its datasets. It does not provide reliable information nor inherently trustworthy reports, even if it often produces correct information. For this reason, ChatGPT or other platforms should not be used as an authoritative source. Any information attained through ChatGPT or a similar program should be double-checked.

More importantly, ChatGPT and similar bots offer an easy pathway to produce simulated work under your own name. Work that is generated in part or totally by AI offers you nothing of value since it deprives you of the opportunity to learn and practice your writing and thinking skills. Moreover, because submitted generated text under your own name is a false attribution, it is a form academic misconduct. Any such work will receive a score of “0” and potentially be submitted as an academic integrity offence.

An example from CSU

A Note on AI: Any work written, developed, created, or inspired by artificial intelligence (AI) is considered plagiarism and will not be tolerated. While the ever-changing (and exciting!) new developments with AI will find their place in our workforces and personal lives, in the realm of education and learning, this kind of technology does not belong. This is because the use of AI robs us of all the opportunities to learn from our experiences and from each other, to play with our creative freedoms, to problem-solve, and to contribute our ideas in authentic ways. In a nutshell, a college is a place for learning, and this class is specifically a space for learning how to improve our writing. AI simply cannot do that learning for us.

Virginia Chaffee, Senior Instructor in the CSU English Department and University Writing Program: University of Oregon

AI Use Prohibited (from Northern Illinois University’s Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning)

The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) are not permitted in this class; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of [Saint Mary’s University Academic Regulation 18], since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in a penalty for an academic integrity issue.

https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/toolkits/syllabus/syllabus-statements.shtml

AI Use Prohibited (Temple University)

This syllabus statement is useful when you are forbidding all use of generative AI tools for any purpose in your class.:

The use of generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, DALL-E, etc.) are not permitted in this class; therefore, any use of AI tools for work in this class may be considered a violation of Temple University’s Academic Honesty policy and Student Conduct Code, since the work is not your own. The use of unauthorized AI tools will result in [insert the penalty here*].

Example 3 – No Use (Bryant University)

AI Writing tools are not permitted for any stage or phase of work in this class. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of Bryant’s Academic Honesty Policy.

Example from Colorado State University

You are not authorized to use artificial intelligence engines, software, or artwork-generating programs (or similar) to produce work for this class EXCEPT on assignments that I have identified and for which you will have received significant guidance on appropriate use of such technologies. I will provide more information about the specific assignment when the time is appropriate in the course. You may not, however, construe this limited use as permission to use these technologies in any other facet of this course.

https://tilt.colostate.edu/what-should-a-syllabus-statement-on-ai-look-like)

Acceptable Use of AI

The use of generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-e, etc.) is permitted in this course for the following activities:

Brainstorming and refining your ideas;

Fine tuning your research questions;

Finding information on your topic;

Drafting an outline to organize your thoughts; and

Checking grammar and style.

The use of generative AI tools is not permitted in this course for the following activities:

Impersonating you in classroom contexts, such as by using the tool to compose discussion board prompts assigned to you or content that you put into a Zoom chat.

Completing group work that your group has assigned to you, unless it is mutually agreed upon that you may utilize the tool.

Writing a draft of a writing assignment.

Writing entire sentences, paragraphs or papers to complete class assignments.

You are responsible for the information you submit based on an AI query (for instance, that it does not violate intellectual property laws, or contains misinformation or unethical content). Your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in order to stay within university policies on academic honesty. For example, [Insert citation style for your discipline. See these resources for APA guidance, and for other citation formats.]. Any assignment that is found to have used generative AI tools in unauthorized ways [insert the penalty here*]. If in doubt about permitted usage, please ask for clarification.

Temple University Policy Acceptable and Unacceptable Use of AI

[This syllabus statement is useful when you are allowing the use of AI tools for certain purposes, but not for others. Adjust this statement to reflect your particular parameters of acceptable use. The following is an example.]

The use of generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-e, etc.) is permitted in this course for the following activities:

Brainstorming and refining your ideas;

Fine tuning your research questions;

Finding information on your topic;

Drafting an outline to organize your thoughts; and

Checking grammar and style.

The use of generative AI tools is not permitted in this course for the following activities:

Impersonating you in classroom contexts, such as by using the tool to compose discussion board prompts assigned to you or content that you put into a Zoom chat.

Completing group work that your group has assigned to you, unless it is mutually agreed upon that you may utilize the tool.

Writing a draft of a writing assignment.

Writing entire sentences, paragraphs or papers to complete class assignments.

You are responsible for the information you submit based on an AI query (for instance, that it does not violate intellectual property laws, or contain misinformation or unethical content). Your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in order to stay within university policies on academic honesty. For example, [Insert citation style for your discipline. See these resources for APA guidance, and for other citation formats.]. Any assignment that is found to have used generative AI tools in unauthorized ways [insert the penalty here*]. When in doubt about permitted usage, please ask for clarification.

Use Encouraged and Permitted

[This syllabus statement is useful when you are allowing, and perhaps encouraging, broad use of generative AI tools.]

You are welcome/expected to use generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-e, etc.) in this class as doing so aligns with the course learning goal [insert the course learning goal use of AI aligns with]. You are responsible for the information you submit based on an AI query (for instance, that it does not violate intellectual property laws, or contain misinformation or unethical content). Your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in order to stay within university policies on academic honesty. For example, [Insert citation style for your discipline. See these resources for APA guidance, and for other citation formats.]

Example 1a – Some Use (Bryant University)

During our class, we may use AI Writing tools such as ChatGPT. You will be informed as to when, where, and how these tools are permitted to be used, along with guidance for attribution. Any use outside of this permission constitutes a violation of Bryant’s Academic Honesty Policy.

Example 1b – Some Use (Bryant University)

We recognize that there are a variety of AI programs available to assist writers. AI programs are not a replacement for human creativity, originality, and critical thinking. Writing is a craft that you must develop over time to develop your own individual voice as a writer. However, within limited circumstances, and with proper attribution, AI programs may be used as a tool.

Use Encouraged and Permitted (Temple University)

This syllabus statement is useful when you are allowing, and perhaps encouraging, broad use of generative AI tools.:

You are welcome/expected to use generative AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Dall-e, etc.) in this class as doing so aligns with the course learning goal [insert the course learning goal use of AI aligns with]. You are responsible for the information you submit based on an AI query (for instance, that it does not violate intellectual property laws, or contain misinformation or unethical content). Your use of AI tools must be properly documented and cited in order to stay within university policies on academic honesty. For example, [Insert citation style for your discipline. See these resources for APA guidance, and for other citation formats.]

Supporting Learning with AI

In this course you may use AI tools (Chat-GPT, DALL-E, etc.) in any way that will support your learning in the course. For example, if you are preparing a PowerPoint presentation, you might use a tool such as DALL-E to create original images for your presentation. You might also use a tool such as Tome to help with storytelling. To align with principles of academic honesty, all use of AI tools (including, but not limited to ChatGPT) must be clearly and explicitly cited in Chicago Style footnotes and must include the prompts used in any interactions with the AI tool.

Source: https://camosun.libguides.com/ai/syllabusstatements

Example 2 – All Use (Bryant University)

AI Writing tools such as ChatGPT are welcome in this class, provided that you cite when and how you use the tool. You will be provided with examples of how to cite your use of this tool in your writing.