Explore our collection of syllabi and policies that outline AI usage, from the humanities to STEM.<\/p>\n
WR 152 AI Use Guidelines (Download document<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n As a writing instructor, I am concerned that students who use AI to write their essays will be unable to improve the writing skills that the assignments are designed to help them practice. The goal of your WR classes is not merely to produce writing, but to use writing as a vehicle for thinking, reflection, questioning, and exploration. The use of AI writing might produce a satisfactory essay, but such use prevents you from engaging in the difficult intellectual work of thinking through your own ideas and finding the best way to communicate them. In other words, it prevents you from using writing as an opportunity to learn and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, I recognize that AI Large Language Models made accessible to you through TerrierGPT will change the ways we write and research. As they become embedded in web browsers and digital assistants, the act of writing will increasingly happen in collaboration with AI. Given this likely future, it is also important for students to learn how to collaborate with AI ethically, and that we recognize the value of this collaboration rather than merely assume it to be oppositional to the goals of a writing class.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As such, the following policy attempts to balance the challenges that AI presents for learning and writing with its many affordances and benefits. This class takes as its goal both (a) a <\/span>critical understanding<\/span><\/i> of artificial intelligence and its implications for academic writing and research; and (b) <\/span>proficiency in the responsible use and application of AI tools<\/span><\/i> for writing.<\/span><\/p>\n We will explore and practice responsible AI use in class and in class assignments. However, please observe the following policies, disclosure requirements, and limitations:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n No Disclosure Necessary<\/b><\/p>\n In general, AI use <\/span>is allowed<\/span><\/i> in the following pre-writing and feedback situations throughout the semester, <\/span>without the need for additional citation or disclosure<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n Disclosure Necessary\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n In general, using AI to produce copy\/writing for inclusion in your class assignments <\/span>is allowed<\/span><\/i> with citation\/disclosure requirements, as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Accountability Principles<\/b><\/p>\n Students take full responsibility for any writing produced by AI or with the help of AI, including whatever factual inaccuracies, biases, offensive content, etc. might be contained in the AI-generated text or support. In short: if you use AI to help you write, but the content or the writing generated by the AI, or the information it provides, is inaccurate, misleading, false, or even just poorly written, your grade will suffer. I encourage students to experiment with using AI in their work, but to remember: ultimately, this is your writing, and you must take responsibility for anything that you submit.<\/span><\/p>\n Some students may be concerned that I will regard work produced with the assistance of AI tools as less worthy of a strong grade, or that I will look down on students who choose to use AI in the development of their writing projects, or that I will grade it differently than work produced without any AI whatsoever. I will not do any of these things, provided you abide by the limitations and disclosure requirements noted above. Ultimately it is up to you to decide whether or not collaboration with AI\u2013and the form that collaboration takes\u2013will help you to produce a better final project. This requires a new kind of rhetorical thinking (for instance, how you interweave your own writing with any produced by AI) and good judgment, both skills that benefit from the practice these assignments will afford you. If any student chooses <\/span>not<\/span><\/i> to use AI, I will fully respect that decision, too.<\/span><\/p>\n The Modern Language Association offers<\/span> these guidelines<\/span><\/a> for the citing of generative AI text in MLA style. However, current MLA guidelines fail to take into account the dialogic nature of AI conversations and, at present, offer imperfect solutions for the citation of AI-generated text, asking writers to parenthetically cite the prompt used in the interaction with generative AI. As a result, we will not be using MLA citation conventions for generative AI in this class, though you should be informed about these conventions, and you should always cite generative AI use in your work for other classes according to standard conventions like those offered by the MLA.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n WR 152: Writing, Research & Inquiry with Digital\/Multimedia Expression Beyond Human Hands: The Rise of AI-Infused Creations (View full syllabus<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n Course Description <\/strong><\/p>\n Although we are often encouraged to write what we know, the best research writing is motivated by our interest in the unknown: What do we want to discover, how can we discover it, and what are the most effective ways to communicate our discoveries? These questions will drive our work in WR 152. Building on WR 120 or its equivalent, this class will help you cultivate your writing and research skills through a range of assignments, including a scholarly research essay in which you will be responsible for identifying and refining a topic, devising research questions, and answering those questions by finding and using a range of scholarly and non-scholarly sources. As a course that earns a Hub Unit in Digital\/Multimedia Expression, WR 152 will also give you an opportunity to analyze different media and modes, such as podcasts, websites, and artwork, and to compose them yourself as you translate your academic writing into different forms for different audiences. Even as it will draw on the principles of traditional rhetoric, this is a course about the ways twenty-first century writers can communicate both ethically and effectively. No special technological knowledge is required.<\/p>\n The specific topic of this section is Beyond Human Hands: The Rise of AI-Infused Creations.We will be exploring the dynamic interplay between writing, creativity, digital content creation, and the world of artificial intelligence (AI). As generative models influence human-machine collaboration, understanding their implications, challenges, and opportunities becomes crucial for writers, researchers, and digital content creators. We will delve into the historical context, technical foundations, and ethical considerations surrounding Generative AI and writing. We will conduct research on Generative AI, assess AI-generated content, and collaborate on digital projects. Key discussions will revolve around the history, evolution and ethics of Generative AI as well as its implications for the future.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Generative AI Policy<\/b><\/p>\n A significant aspect of this course involves the integration of Generative AI (GAI), specifically ChatGPT 4 (subscription-based), into your scholarly research essay and multi-modal project. The rationale behind incorporating ChatGPT is to familiarize you with cutting-edge tools that are reshaping the landscape of writing and research. However, it\u2019s crucial to strike a balance. While GAI can be a powerful ally in research and composition, it is imperative that your unique voice and critical thinking remain at the forefront.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To ensure this, you are permitted to use ChatGPT or any other GAI tool for up to 50% of your essay content. This integration should not be at the expense of your originality and analytical skills. Any content derived directly from GAI must be clearly indicated in your essay,\u00a0<\/span>using blue font to differentiate it from your own writing<\/b>.<\/b>\u00a0This transparency is key to maintaining academic integrity and honoring the collaborative nature of your work with GAI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Furthermore, using GAI for grammar and style enhancements is encouraged, as it has the potential to refine your expression without diluting your ideas. These improvements do not count towards the 50% GAI contribution limit, but must still be acknowledged in your submission in a single sentence\/line at the end of your reference list. As for citations, given the developing stage of GAI in academic contexts, traditional citation styles like MLA are not required for AI contributions in our class. Instead, the color-coded method described above along with any additional description\/reflection of AI-use at the end of your essay, acknowledging GAI assistance suffices for now.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are some potential consequences for violating this GAI course policy (for any of our assignments\u2013 big or small) that closely align with our Plagiarism rules in this class and across the university:<\/span><\/p>\n Example Scenario<\/b><\/p>\n Student A submits an essay in which 70% of the content is AI-generated, and none of it is highlighted or acknowledged as per the course guidelines. The student receives a warning and is required to revise and resubmit the essay, highlighting the AI-generated sections. Ths student may also receive partial credit for the assignment, depending on the situation. If Student A repeats this mistake, they will definitely either not receive credit or receive 50% credit for their work. Further violations could result in failing the course.<\/span><\/p>\n Please keep in mind<\/i><\/b>: Ultimately, I want you to embrace this experimental journey ensuring that your voice leads the way, augmented, but\u00a0<\/span>not overshadowed<\/span>, by the capabilities of Generative AI. Transparency will be our key work this semester!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This experiment is new for both you and me! We will all have many questions as we move forward, and the goal is to experiment and learn from one another! Please come to me with any questions!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n WR 250 AI Use Guidelines (Download document<\/a>)<\/b><\/p>\n As a writing instructor, I am concerned that students who use AI to write their essays will be unable to improve the writing skills that the assignments are designed to help them practice. The goal of your WR classes is not merely to produce writing, but to use writing as a vehicle for thinking, reflection, questioning, and exploration. The use of AI writing might produce a satisfactory essay, but such use prevents you from engaging in the difficult intellectual work of thinking through your own ideas and finding the best way to communicate them. In other words, it prevents you from using writing as an opportunity to learn and grow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, I recognize that AI Large Language Models made accessible to you through TerrierGPT will change the ways we write and research. As they become embedded in web browsers and digital assistants, the act of writing will increasingly happen in collaboration with AI. Given this likely future, it is also important for students to learn how to collaborate with AI ethically, and that we recognize the value of this collaboration rather than merely assume it to be oppositional to the goals of a writing class. This reason is one of the motivating rationales for WR 250 AI Literacy for Writing.<\/span><\/p>\n As such, the following policy attempts to balance the challenges that AI presents for learning and writing with its many affordances and benefits. This class takes as its goal both (a) a <\/span>critical understanding<\/span><\/i> of artificial intelligence and its implications for academic writing and research; and (b) <\/span>proficiency in the responsible use and application of AI tools<\/span><\/i> for writing.<\/span><\/p>\n We will explore and practice responsible AI use in class and in class assignments. However, please observe the following policies, disclosure requirements, and limitations:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n No Disclosure Necessary<\/b><\/p>\n In general, AI use <\/span>is allowed<\/span><\/i> in the following pre-writing and feedback situations throughout the semester, <\/span>without the need for additional citation or disclosure<\/span><\/i>:<\/span><\/p>\n Disclosure Necessary\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n In general, using AI to produce copy\/writing for inclusion in your class assignments <\/span>is allowed<\/span><\/i> with citation\/disclosure requirements, as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n AI Use Prohibited<\/b><\/p>\n You are <\/span>not allowed<\/span><\/i> to use AI to produce copy\/writing for two assignments in\u00a0<\/span>this class\u2013the Collaborative Writing Project (CWP) and the Final Reflection. The CWP is designed to be a publishable Op-Ed, and you will not be able to publish your Op-Ed if you use AI to write it. The 500-word Final Reflection is ungraded, and I want to hear your sincere thoughts about your experience in the class, something best achieved through your own writing rather than outsourcing the writing to AI.<\/span><\/p>\n Accountability Principles<\/b><\/p>\n Students take full responsibility for any writing produced by AI or with the help of AI, including whatever factual inaccuracies, biases, offensive content, etc. might be contained in the AI-generated text or support. In short: if you use AI to help you write, but the content or the writing generated by the AI, or the information it provides, is inaccurate, misleading, false, or even just poorly written, your grade will suffer. I encourage students to experiment with using AI in their work, but to remember: ultimately, this is your writing, and you must take responsibility for anything that you submit.<\/span><\/p>\n Some students may be concerned that I will regard work produced with the assistance of AI tools as less worthy of a strong grade, or that I will look down on students who choose to use AI in the development of their writing projects, or that I will grade it differently than work produced without any AI whatsoever. I will not do any of these things, provided you abide by the limitations and disclosure requirements noted above. Ultimately it is up to you to decide whether or not collaboration with AI\u2013and the form that collaboration takes\u2013will help you to produce a better final project. This requires a new kind of rhetorical thinking (for instance, how you interweave your own writing with any produced by AI) and good judgment, both skills that benefit from the practice these assignments will afford you. If any student chooses not to use AI, I will fully respect that decision, too.<\/span><\/p>\n The Modern Language Association offers<\/span> these guidelines<\/span><\/a> for the citing of generative AI text in MLA style. However, current MLA guidelines fail to take into account the dialogic nature of AI conversations and, at present, offer imperfect solutions for the citation of AI-generated text, asking writers to parenthetically cite the prompt used in the interaction with generative AI. As a result, we will not be using MLA citation conventions for generative AI in this class, though you should be informed about these conventions, and you should always cite generative AI use in your work for other classes according to standard conventions like those offered by the MLA.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.<\/span><\/p>\n Back to the<\/span><\/i> syllabus.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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WR152 Syllabus, submitted by Pary Fassihi<\/h6>
WR152 AI Use Policy, submitted by Pary Fassihi<\/h6>
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WR250 AI Use Policy, submitted by Christopher McVey<\/h6>
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