For strategies on communicating AI/ML policies with students, please visit the Guidelines for Communicating AI Policies web page.
Academic Integrity:
Hofstra University places high value upon educating students about academic integrity. At the same time, the University will not tolerate dishonesty, and it will not offer the privileges of the community to the repeat offender. The academic community assumes that work of any kind--whether a research paper, a critical essay, a homework assignment, a test or quiz, a computer program, or a creative assignment in any medium--is done, entirely and without unauthorized assistance, by the individual(s) whose name(s) it bears. Students bear the ultimate responsibility for implementing the principles of academic integrity. For more information, please visit hofstra.edu/fps/11.html.
Use of AI tools only with permission and acknowledgement. You may use AI or ML tools, such as ChatGPT or Dall-E, or other similar tools on assignments, discussions, exams, and presentations in this course if instructor permission is obtained in advance. The use must be properly documented and cited. Click here for a definition of AI or ML.
- With the exception of specific assignments and AI/ML methods identified by the instructor, you are expected to complete each assignment, exam, or presentation, without assistance from others, including automated tools.
- Any assignment that was completed with AI/ML tools must contain an appropriate citation. See below for resources on citing AI/ML:
- APA: How to cite ChatGPT https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt
- Penn State University Libraries—Citing Generative AI tools: https://guides.libraries.psu.edu/apaquickguide/generativeAI
- Harper College: Citing ChatGPT and Generative AI: https://libguides.harpercollege.edu/chatgpt/citing
About the Honor Code and Academic Dishonesty. In the spring of 2012, the University community affirmed a new expression of commitment by instituting the Hofstra University Honor Code. The Honor Code is a statement of shared values.
- Hofstra University Honor Code: “As a member of the Hofstra community I pledge to demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in all aspects of my life, both inside and out of the classroom. I understand that I am accountable for everything I say and write. I will not misrepresent my academic work, nor will I give or receive unauthorized assistance for academic work. I agree to respect the rights of all members of the Hofstra community. I will be guided by the values expressed in the P.R.I.D.E Values. I accept the responsibility to follow this Honor Code at all times.”
- Honor Code Short Form: “I pledge on my honor that I have done this work with honesty and integrity, without giving or receiving unauthorized assistance.”
- Turnitin for Textual Similarity Review: “Students agree that by taking this course all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Usage Policy stated in the Turnitin.com site.”
- Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty are serious ethical and professional infractions. For information regarding academic integrity, examples of violations, procedures for handling violations, as well as a student’s right to appeal a charge, see Faculty Policy Series #11 or Faculty Policy Series #11G.