Sample Generative AI Statements for Weekly Schedules

These statements are provided for faculty use on Weekly Schedules. They reflect common scenarios that might be anticipated. Statements may be modified to address specific needs in a particular course.

It is strongly recommended that courses with multiple sections adopt the same statements to ensure consistency and clarity for learners.

Scenario 1: Use Prohibited

The educational value of this course lies not only in the mastery of course content but also in the process of engaging first with the material. The work you do in this course is intended to strengthen original thought, critical thinking, and individual problem-solving skills. The use of generative AI to complete work compromises the learning process and the achievement of course learning outcomes.

Under Algonquin College Policy AA48 – Academic Integrity, “Academic work submitted by learners is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented by the learner is their own”. Furthermore, the policy defines Unauthorized Content Generation (UCG) as “The production of academic work, in whole or part, for academic credit, progression or award, whether a payment or other favour is involved, using unapproved or undeclared human or technological assistance (ENAI Working Group Addressing Unauthorized Content Generation, n.d)”.

Scenario 2a: Some Use Permitted

Students may use generative AI in this course in accordance with the guidelines outlined by the instructor for each assessment, provided that the use of generative AI is cited following instructions communicated in the Weekly Schedule.

Under Algonquin College Policy AA48 – Academic Integrity, “Academic work submitted by learners is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented by the learner is their own”. Furthermore, the policy defines Unauthorized Content Generation (UCG) as “The production of academic work, in whole or part, for academic credit, progression or award, whether a payment or other favour is involved, using unapproved or undeclared human or technological assistance (ENAI Working Group Addressing Unauthorized Content Generation, n.d)”.When uncertain, students should reach out to their professor, who will clarify as necessary.

Scenario 2b: Some Use Permitted

Students may use generative AI in this course in accordance with the guidelines outlined by instructor for activities such as brainstorming, outlining, revising, or editing, provided that the use of generative AI is cited following instructions communicated in the Weekly Schedule.

Under Algonquin College Policy AA48 – Academic Integrity, “Academic work submitted by learners is evaluated on the assumption that the work presented by the learner is their own”. Furthermore, the policy defines Unauthorized Content Generation (UCG) as “The production of academic work, in whole or part, for academic credit, progression or award, whether a payment or other favour is involved, using unapproved or undeclared human or technological assistance (ENAI Working Group Addressing Unauthorized Content Generation, n.d)”. Use of generative AI outside assessment guidelines and/or without citation will be brought forward as instances of academic misconduct under this policy. When uncertain, students should reach out to their professor, who will clarify as necessary.

Scenario 3: Unrestricted Use

Students may use generative AI throughout this course in a way that enhances their learning, provided that the use of generative AI is cited following instructions communicated in the Weekly Schedule. When uncertain, students should reach out to their professor, who will clarify as necessary.