Understanding Academic Integrity and AI Tools

A University of North Georgia student, Marley Stevens, was placed on academic probation after her paper was flagged for AI use by Turnitin. She claims she only used Grammarly for proofreading. Grammarly clarified that their tool does not use generative AI, and third-party tools might misidentify its use. The university stated that AI guidelines are provided in class syllabi. Stevens shared her experience on TikTok, advising students to discuss AI policies with professors.

What was the main accusation against the University of North Georgia student?

• Cheating on an exam

• Using unauthorized sources

• Using AI to write a paper

• Skipping classes

What tool did the student claim to use for proofreading?

• Turnitin

• Grammarly

• Google Docs

• Microsoft Word

What was the student's main defense regarding the use of Grammarly?

• It was a paid version

• It only corrected grammar and spelling

• It wrote the entire paper

• It was recommended by the professor

How did Grammarly respond to the accusation?

• They admitted to using AI

• They clarified their tool does not generate content

• They offered a refund

• They remained silent

What did the University of North Georgia say about AI use in classes?

• Each professor sets their own guidelines

• AI use is completely banned

• They have a schoolwide policy

• AI use is encouraged

What was the student's reaction to the university's AI policy?

• She thought it was too strict

• She was unaware of it

• She found it inconsistent

• She agreed with it

What action did the student take on social media?

• Tweeted about the incident

• Wrote a blog post

• Posted a video on TikTok

• Created a Facebook group

What was the student's intention by sharing her story on TikTok?

• To gain followers

• To warn other students

• To get a refund

• To change university policy

Until when does the student's academic probation last?

• Next December

• Next January

• Next February

• Next March

What advice did the student give to her peers regarding AI tools?

• Use only paid versions of AI tools

• Ignore university guidelines

• Consult professors about AI policies

• Avoid using any AI tools