Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, and countless others are tools that can enhance learning, increase productive, and improve the quality of work. However, to ensure academic integrity and encourage original thought, the following policy outlines approved and unapproved uses of AI tools in this course.

Approved Uses of AI Tools

•  Research and Supplementation: Students may use AI tools to gather background information, generate ideas, and understand complex concepts related to assignments.

• Drafting and Brainstorming: AI can assist in drafting initial outlines or brainstorming sessions to help students formulate their thoughts and arguments.

• Proofreading and Editing: AI tools may be used for proofreading written work for grammar, style, and coherence.

• Strengthening content understanding: AI can help students check understanding of weekly content by creating practice quiz questions, explaining concepts, and providing additional information.

• Translating content: AI can help students translate content into another language to help improve content understanding. 

Unapproved Uses of AI Tools

• Copying and Pasting AI Responses: Directly copying and pasting AI-generated content into assignments or submissions is strictly prohibited. All work submitted must be the student's original work.

• Misrepresentation of AI Contributions: Students must clearly distinguish between their own analysis and ideas generated with the assistance of AI. Misrepresenting AI-generated content as one's own work will be considered academic dishonesty.

• Over-Reliance on AI: Students should avoid over-reliance on AI tools. Assignments must demonstrate critical thinking, personal insight, and understanding of the business concepts.

Proper Use and Citation

•  Attribution: If you use AI in these ways, you must acknowledge this assistance by placing the following text at the top of your submission. “[Name of AI tool] was used to [how it was used]. I reviewed, edited, and revised the content to fit the audience. I am ultimately responsible for this assignment.”

• Paraphrasing and Integration: AI-generated content should be paraphrased and integrated into the student's work in a way that adds value and demonstrates their understanding.

Penalties for Improper Use of AI

Unauthorized use of AI in a single assignment will result in a zero on the assignment. If there is a pattern of use, you may fail the course. Remember it is your responsibility to ensure your use of AI aligns with the stated policy.

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Lasted Updated: 8/23/2024