Is this plagiarism?
For an essay, you quote a research paper. You do not add a reference to your bibliography, and do not name any source in your bibliography.
Counts as plagiarism
For your class, you have a test coming up, and you feel like none of your study methods are working. How would you appropriately use AI?
AI tutor within the provided homework websites
Your essay is due in a week, but you have a busy week and might not have time to work on your essay this week.
Schedule out your week and try to find time to do your work or email your professor ahead of time.
What is a concern with using AI to look for sources?
Hallucinations can provide false sources.
Does this count as an honor code violation?
Signing into class for your friend because they are sick.
Counts as an Honor Code violation.
In a paper, you write "The United States is in North America". You do not cite this fact.
Does not count as Plagiarism
It's about to be midnight, and your assignment is not complete. What is your next step?
Use AI to help you brainstorm answers, not to give you the answers.
You have a professional email that you have to write out. You are worried about your grammar.
Ask your friends/family or other people to proofread your email.
What is one environmental concern of AI?
The amount of water it is using
Does this count as an honor code violation?
For a class, you want to use a research study, but the data does not exactly back up your claim. You exaggerate the numbers a little to fit better with your claim.
This is an honor code violation
For your class, you have to write a paper. You already wrote a paper on this topic for another class. You submit the same paper for both classes.
Counts as Plagiarism
You have an essay to complete, but your professor did not give you a rubric.
Use an AI tool to help you generate a rubric based on the essay. (Keep in mind it may not be what your professor is looking for)
After a long day of work, classes, and other responsibilities, you come back to your dorm and remember that you have a 6-page essay due in 2 hours. What is an alternative to AI?
Email your professor to explain your situation and politely ask for an extension.
What is one creative concern with AI?
The lack of humanity behind the art. Takes away from other artists.
Does this count as an honor code violation?
Your professor accuses you of inappropriate AI usage. However, you never received an email or any type of contact from the Honor Code about the allegations.
Does not count as an Honor Code violation.
Your friend is taking the same class that you took last semester. They are having trouble with an essay and ask to read your essay as an example.
Does not count as plagiarism. (As long as your friend does not copy your essay or use parts of your essay)
For a creative writing class, you are told to come up with a creative narrative. You are facing a mental block and can't come up with any ideas.
Use AI to help you brainstorm and talk out any ideas that come up.
You are having a hard time understanding the material for a class and worry that you won't be able to pass the class. You've tried to email your professor, but they are unresponsive.
Reach out to your TA's or a tutor for the class.
What is one economic concern of AI?
AI can replace entry-level jobs, which makes it harder for people to break into certain industries.
Does this count as an honor code violation? Will it affect your grade?
A Professor accuses you of using AI for a final assignment. They fail you, and submit the accusation to the Honor Code Council. The Honor Code Council rules that you are innocent. Do you have an honor code violation? Will your grade automatically change?
This is not an honor code violation. However you may still fail the class.
When writing a paper, you use many sources for your information. You don't have any in-text citations, but your bibliography is properly cited.
Counts as plagiarism.
You are feeling overwhelmed in your life because you are so busy.
Create a schedule with the help of AI to prioritize your goals and any work that needs to be completed.
You are applying to a job, but you do not know how to build a resume.
Use a template (Free or paid) to start building a resume. You can get professional help if needed (Career Services)
What is one concern with AI silencing voices (bias)?
AI can often undermine voices of those who come from underrepresented groups
You and your friends are on East campus visiting a lab. The lab has a no-photography policy. However, you sneak a picture because you thought the lab was cool.
This is an Honor Code violation.