Teaching & Learning
- Failing to properly cite the use of online tools like content summarization or translation software is also considered academic dishonesty
- Denison explicitly defines the use of generative artificial intelligence software, such as ChatGPT, to generate material submitted as one's own as a form of plagiarism
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
• Purchasing a paper online, in person or through another medium
• Utilizing generative artificial intelligence software, such as ChatGPT, to generate material that is submitted as one’s own
• Neglecting to use proper citations when using online tools such as language translation or content summarization software and tutoring websites
• Intentionally making it difficult for instructors to identify portions of text from external sources by weaving in one’s own words or making small, inconsequential modifications to the sourced text
• Using another’s work from a previous year or another section without permission from all relevant instructors
• Verbatim copying from another source without proper citations
- Denison prohibits use of unauthorized assistance during examinations and other assessments
- While the policy does not name AI specifically in the exams section, any AI use during a test or quiz would fall under the ban on using unauthorized assistance or violating announced course expectations
Unauthorized assistance and unauthorized collaboration can take many forms, but it includes violating clearly announced course or assignment expectations. Some examples include but are not limited to:
• Using unauthorized notes or materials during an exam or while completing an assignment.
• Looking at another student’s exam or assignment.
• Giving another student answers during a quiz or exam.
• Receiving and using unauthorized information about an exam before or while taking it.
• Working collaboratively with another person when not explicitly permitted by the instructor.
• Misusing online resources or digital communication methods to seek or provide help with an exam or assignment without permission.
- Denison does not provide a university-wide rule specifically authorizing or prohibiting AI for private studying or tutoring
- The materials instead caution students to use online tools with proper citation when their use affects submitted work and direct students to ask instructors or staff when uncertain
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
• Purchasing a paper online, in person or through another medium
• Utilizing generative artificial intelligence software, such as ChatGPT, to generate material that is submitted as one’s own
• Neglecting to use proper citations when using online tools such as language translation or content summarization software and tutoring websites
• Intentionally making it difficult for instructors to identify portions of text from external sources by weaving in one’s own words or making small, inconsequential modifications to the sourced text
• Using another’s work from a previous year or another section without permission from all relevant instructors
• Verbatim copying from another source without proper citations
If you have questions, get clarification from your instructor before submitting work. Students may also contact Academic Affairs, faculty advisors, athletic coaches, hall directors, CLAs, RAs, the Writing Center, and the Academic Resource Center for support.
Research
- Denison does not set an AI-specific rule for using AI to draft or edit research papers, theses, dissertations, or manuscripts
- Its research misconduct policy instead broadly defines fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in scholarly activity and applies those standards regardless of medium
As the central characteristic of a university, the production, dissemination and acquisition of scholarly knowledge entail not only commitments to trust and the honest pursuit of knowledge but to truth, the larger community, and social responsibility as well. Therefore, all members of the Denison University community, including faculty, students, and staff, are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of academic activity.
Misconduct in scholarly activities includes plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification. Plagiarism means appropriating the language, ideas, or thoughts of another and representing them as one’s own. Fabrication means making up data or results and recording or reporting them. Falsification means manipulating research materials, equipment, or process, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.
- The university’s research integrity policy does, however, prohibit fabrication and falsification of data and results in scholarly work
- Denison does not provide AI-specific rules for research data collection, analysis, statistics, or synthetic data in the provided sources
Misconduct in scholarly activities includes plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification. Plagiarism means appropriating the language, ideas, or thoughts of another and representing them as one’s own. Fabrication means making up data or results and recording or reporting them. Falsification means manipulating research materials, equipment, or process, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.
- The university explicitly requires honesty and integrity in scholarly activity and prohibits plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification
- Denison has research integrity standards that apply to faculty, students, and staff, but the provided sources do not set AI-specific requirements for grant proposals, IRB submissions, or ethics declarations
As the central characteristic of a university, the production, dissemination and acquisition of scholarly knowledge entail not only commitments to trust and the honest pursuit of knowledge but to truth, the larger community, and social responsibility as well. Therefore, all members of the Denison University community, including faculty, students, and staff, are expected to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in every phase of academic activity.
Misconduct in scholarly activities includes plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification. Plagiarism means appropriating the language, ideas, or thoughts of another and representing them as one’s own. Fabrication means making up data or results and recording or reporting them. Falsification means manipulating research materials, equipment, or process, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.
Academic Integrity
- Denison requires proper citation when students use outside tools and sources, including certain online tools, and says failure to cite such use can constitute plagiarism
- The policy does not provide a separate formal AI disclosure statement requirement in the provided sources, but it does explicitly require citation and instructor clarification when students are unsure
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
• Purchasing a paper online, in person or through another medium
• Utilizing generative artificial intelligence software, such as ChatGPT, to generate material that is submitted as one’s own
• Neglecting to use proper citations when using online tools such as language translation or content summarization software and tutoring websites
• Intentionally making it difficult for instructors to identify portions of text from external sources by weaving in one’s own words or making small, inconsequential modifications to the sourced text
• Using another’s work from a previous year or another section without permission from all relevant instructors
• Verbatim copying from another source without proper citations
If you have questions, get clarification from your instructor before submitting work.
- Denison treats unauthorized AI-generated submission as academic dishonesty and routes violations through its academic integrity process
- The provided sources describe reporting, hearing, sanctions, and appeal procedures, but they do not establish any policy on AI detection software
Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to:
• Purchasing a paper online, in person or through another medium
• Utilizing generative artificial intelligence software, such as ChatGPT, to generate material that is submitted as one’s own
• Neglecting to use proper citations when using online tools such as language translation or content summarization software and tutoring websites
• Intentionally making it difficult for instructors to identify portions of text from external sources by weaving in one’s own words or making small, inconsequential modifications to the sourced text
• Using another’s work from a previous year or another section without permission from all relevant instructors
• Verbatim copying from another source without proper citations
A faculty member suspecting an act of academic dishonesty can proceed in one of two ways. The matter can be addressed informally or formally.
If the report alleges a second offense of academic dishonesty, then the Dean of Students Office will convene a Community Board Academic Misconduct Board, which is chaired by a student and composed of students. If the report alleges a third offense of academic dishonesty, then the Dean of Students Office will convene a Community Board Academic Misconduct Board, which is chaired by a student and composed of faculty.
Sanctions for students found responsible for a violation(s) range from academic sanctions to separation from the university.
Institutional & Administrative
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Common Questions About Denison University's AI Policies
Denison University has defined AI policies in 8 of 12 categories, with an overall coverage score of 67%.
Denison requires proper citation when students use outside tools and sources, including certain online tools, and says failure to cite such use can constitute plagiarism. The policy does not provide a separate formal AI disclosure statement requirement in the provided sources, but it does explicitly require citation and instructor clarification when students are unsure.
Denison treats unauthorized AI-generated submission as academic dishonesty and routes violations through its academic integrity process. The provided sources describe reporting, hearing, sanctions, and appeal procedures, but they do not establish any policy on AI detection software.
No explicit data protection or approved AI platform policy is currently defined in the available policy sources.