Policy Comprehension
Is attendance optional in the ESL program?
❌ No. Attendance is mandatory, and all classes must be attended in person.
What types of absences are considered “excused”? (Hint: 3)
Severe illness, family emergency, or national emergency.
Is submitting AI-generated assignments allowed?
❌ No. AI-generated work results in an automatic zero.
What must every assignment begin with?
A Statement of Originality and Assistance.
What is the automatic consequence of academic dishonesty?
A zero (“0”) for the assignment.
What happens to participation points if a student misses a class?
Participation points are not earned for that day.
Who must receive medical documentation for validation?
Dr. Zafar Baykulov, not the instructor.
Are professors allowed to use AI-detection tools?
✅ Yes. Professors reserve the right to verify authenticity.
What must students disclose regarding AI use?
If and to what extent AI was used.
What happens if outside sources or AI tools are detected in student writing?
The assignment receives an automatic zero.
Are make-up exams available under any circumstances?
❌ No. There are no make-up exams.
How many unexcused absences lead to automatic failure in a 16-week course?
More than three unexcused absences.
Which of the following is an acceptable use of AI: brainstorming ideas or checking grammar?
✅ Checking grammar is acceptable;
❌ brainstorming ideas is not.
Is Grammarly or Word spellcheck considered assistance that must be disclosed?
✅ Yes. All electronic tools must be disclosed.
When is resubmission allowed for plagiarism cases?
Only during Weeks 1–4, and only for citation/paraphrasing errors.
Are students allowed to resubmit assignments to improve grades?
❌ No. Resubmissions are not allowed, except in a very limited plagiarism-related case in Weeks 1–4.
What happens if a student arrives more than 5 minutes late without a valid reason?
The student is marked absent for the entire class.
Can AI be used to generate sources or translate text into English?
❌ No. Both are explicitly prohibited.
Must help from peers \ instructors \ Writing Support be disclosed?
✅ Yes. Any human assistance must be declared.
What is the highest possible grade after a plagiarism resubmission?
✅ 80% (B-), due to a 20% deduction.
Does the program offer extra credit opportunities?
❌ No. No extra credit is available.
If a student misses either half of a 2-hour-20-minute class, how is attendance recorded?
The student is marked absent.
What are acceptable cases of using AI?
Only 2:
1. Generation of search terms and finding databases for research
2. Identification and/or correction of minor errors, such as grammar and spelling mistakes
Does reusing one’s own previous work require disclosure?
✅ Yes. Re-used material must be disclosed.
What happens if plagiarism occurs again after the first case?
The work is nullified, and resubmission is not allowed.