Syllabus Language for Generative Artificial Intelligence
The Biggio Center suggests one of four syllabus statements depending on the instructor's desired level of use of generative AI tools. All technology must be vetted through the Auburn University vetting process prior to use. Please contact your IT professional for more guidance. For additional syllabus guidance, please see the Auburn University Sample Syllabus.
(Option 1) Open Use Guidelines: Embrace and encourage AI use in assignments, with the requirement that students disclose any AI assistance
In this course, students are encouraged to use Generative AI Tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to support their work. To maintain academic integrity, students must disclose any AI-generated material they use and properly attribute it, including in-text citations, quotations, and references. Students should exercise caution and avoid sharing any sensitive or private information when using these tools. Examples of such information include personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), financial data, intellectual property (IP), and any other data that might be legally protected.
A student should include the following statement in assignments to indicate use of a Generative AI Tool: “The author(s) would like to acknowledge the use of [Generative AI Tool Name], a language model developed by [Generative AI Tool Provider], in the preparation of this assignment. The [Generative AI Tool Name] was used in the following way(s) in this assignment [e.g., brainstorming, grammatical correction, citation, which portion of the assignment].”
(Option 2) Moderate Use Guidelines: Encourage AI use in specific assignments, but not all. Students must disclose any assistance.
In this course, students are permitted to use Generative AI Tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for specific assignments, as designated by the instructor. To maintain academic integrity, students must disclose any use of AI-generated material. As always, students must properly use attributions, including in-text citations, quotations, and references. Students should exercise caution and avoid sharing any sensitive or private information when using these tools. Examples of such information include personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), financial data, intellectual property (IP), and any other data that might be legally protected.
A student should include the following statement in assignments to indicate use of a Generative AI Tool: “The author(s) would like to acknowledge the use of [Generative AI Tool Name], a language model developed by [Generative AI Tool Provider], in the preparation of this assignment. The [Generative AI Tool Name] was used in the following way(s) in this assignment [e.g., brainstorming, grammatical correction, citation, which portion of the assignment].”
(Option 3A) Strict Use Guidelines: Discourage AI use in this particular course
In this course, it is expected that all submitted work is produced by the students themselves, whether individually or collaboratively. Students must not seek the assistance of Generative AI Tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. Use of a Generative AI Tool to complete an assignment constitutes academic dishonesty.
(Option 3B) Strict Use Guidelines: Discourage AI use in this particular course for assignments, but okay as a study tool.
In this course, it is expected that all submitted work is produced by the students themselves, whether individually or collaboratively. Students must not seek the assistance of Generative AI Tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for graded assignments. Use of a Generative AI Tool to complete an assignment constitutes academic dishonesty. Students may use Generative AI tools as a study tool, but be forewarned that AI tools are not trustworthy.
