Student AI Usage Policy & Guidelines
Optimus Education AI Policy
Purpose: To establish guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by students in the completion of written assignments. This policy aims to balance the benefits of AI as a learning tool with the importance of academic integrity and intellectual honesty.
Scope: This policy applies to all students enrolled in Optimus Education programs and courses.
Permissible Use of AI:
Prohibited Use of AI:
Consequences of Policy Violation:
Disciplinary Action: In severe cases of policy violation, students may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.
Additional Considerations:
By following this policy, Optimus Education aims to ensure a fair and equitable learning environment for all students while embracing the potential benefits of AI as a tool for education.
Student AI Usage Guidelines:
Use AI such as ChatGPT as a tool, not a substitute: The use of AI is meant to be an aid in completing assignments, not a substitute for critical thinking or original work. To do so risks violating our academic integrity policies and may result in consequences aligned with our academic misconduct policies Students who use AI such as ChatGPT are expected to use it to supplement their own knowledge and ideas, not to provide complete answers to assignments.
You must acknowledge your use of AI: If using any AI tool, students must:
Ensure accuracy: AI is a powerful tool, but it is not infallible. Students are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of any information or responses generated by AI. You will likely need to refine your prompt in order to obtain a good outcome. Assume numbers and facts are wrong unless you have checked with yourself through a valid source. You will be responsible for any errors or omissions.
Avoid plagiarism: Using AI to generate content that is identical or substantially similar to another source without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. Students must ensure that any material generated by AI is properly cited and that any paraphrasing is done in accordance with academic standards.
Follow the course objectives: Students who use AI must do so in a manner that is consistent with the course objectives. Assignments should be completed in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the course content and learning objectives, with ChatGPT serving as a tool to aid in that process, not as the main mechanism for completing the assignment.
As always, our academic policies still apply. Your work must be your own, and you should adhere to Optimus Education's Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct in everything you do.
When in doubt, please reach out for clarification.
Optimus Education AI Policy
Purpose: To establish guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by students in the completion of written assignments. This policy aims to balance the benefits of AI as a learning tool with the importance of academic integrity and intellectual honesty.
Scope: This policy applies to all students enrolled in Optimus Education programs and courses.
Permissible Use of AI:
- Readability: Students may use AI tools to improve the readability and clarity of their writing. This includes tasks such as grammar checking, spelling correction, and sentence structure refinement.
- Research Assistance: AI tools can be used to assist with research, such as finding relevant sources or summarizing information. However, students must still cite their sources appropriately.
Prohibited Use of AI:
- Complete Assignments: Students may not use AI tools to generate entire assignments or papers. This includes using AI to write essays, reports, or other written work.
- Plagiarism: Using AI to generate content that is not original or properly cited constitutes plagiarism and will be treated as a serious academic offense.
- Misrepresentation: Students may not misrepresent the extent of their own work by claiming credit for AI-generated content.
Consequences of Policy Violation:
- Academic Penalties: Students who violate this policy may face academic penalties, including but not limited to:
- Lowered grades
- Requirement to redo the assignment
- Course failure
Disciplinary Action: In severe cases of policy violation, students may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion.
Additional Considerations:
- Educator Guidance: Educators should provide clear instructions and expectations regarding the use of AI in their courses.
- Ethical Use: Students should be encouraged to use AI ethically and responsibly.
- Continuous Review: This policy will be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in technology and educational practices.
- Plagiarism and AI Evaluation: Optimus Education utilizes advanced plagiarism and AI evaluation software to check every submitted assignment. This software can detect instances of plagiarism and identify content that may have been generated using AI tools.
By following this policy, Optimus Education aims to ensure a fair and equitable learning environment for all students while embracing the potential benefits of AI as a tool for education.
Student AI Usage Guidelines:
Use AI such as ChatGPT as a tool, not a substitute: The use of AI is meant to be an aid in completing assignments, not a substitute for critical thinking or original work. To do so risks violating our academic integrity policies and may result in consequences aligned with our academic misconduct policies Students who use AI such as ChatGPT are expected to use it to supplement their own knowledge and ideas, not to provide complete answers to assignments.
You must acknowledge your use of AI: If using any AI tool, students must:
- Clearly acknowledge their use of this tool
- It must be cited as an outside source
- You must include a paragraph that explains what you used the AI for
- You must include what prompt(s) you used to get your results.
Ensure accuracy: AI is a powerful tool, but it is not infallible. Students are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of any information or responses generated by AI. You will likely need to refine your prompt in order to obtain a good outcome. Assume numbers and facts are wrong unless you have checked with yourself through a valid source. You will be responsible for any errors or omissions.
Avoid plagiarism: Using AI to generate content that is identical or substantially similar to another source without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. Students must ensure that any material generated by AI is properly cited and that any paraphrasing is done in accordance with academic standards.
Follow the course objectives: Students who use AI must do so in a manner that is consistent with the course objectives. Assignments should be completed in a way that demonstrates an understanding of the course content and learning objectives, with ChatGPT serving as a tool to aid in that process, not as the main mechanism for completing the assignment.
As always, our academic policies still apply. Your work must be your own, and you should adhere to Optimus Education's Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct in everything you do.
When in doubt, please reach out for clarification.