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This collection of syllabus statements, compiled in the document SFU-AI-Syllabus-Statement-Examples.pdf, was developed by the AILTTF Academic Integrity Subcommittee in 2025. We would like to thank all the instructors who contributed to this collection. Those samples are from instructors who have consented to sharing this information for others to use or adapt in other SFU courses.

Any work you submit for individual evaluation should be yours alone and that you recognize the work of others if you use their ideas, thoughts or material. The assignments have been designed to ensure that you learn the material. I ensure that all students are graded fairly and will take action against students who violate the academic dishonesty policy. Students who engage in any acts of falsification, misrepresentation, or deception will face penalties for violating SFU policy, which can include failure in the assignment and/or a FD-Failed for Discipline grade on your transcript. Listed below are some examples of academic dishonest behavior and my expectations for academic integrity in the course.

Plagiarism: This refers to passing off the work of another as your own. Make sure to cite all your sources if you incorporate the words or ideas of another person. This includes sources from books, journals, the internet, emails, live presentations (e.g. speeches) and even relevant conversations with other people. You can avoid plagiarism by appropriate citation and referencing in your papers, projects and presentations.

Use of AI or Large Language Models: Instructors should decide whether or not Generative AI and LLM tools are permissible based on how these tools could support or hinder the pedagogical goals of the course. Sample text is provided for three scenarios: use prohibited, some use permitted, use permitted.

• Use prohibited: Any use of generative AI tools or Large Language Model systems to complete assigned coursework is forbidden. This is because a learning outcome for this course is [fill in] which will require you to practice the [activity] without the aid of AI. All work submitted by students must be generated by the student alone and should follow assignment instructions.
• Some use permitted: Students may use generative AI for [editing/translating/outlining/brainstorming/revising/etc.] their work throughout the course so long as the use of generative AI is disclosed and cited following citation instructions given in the syllabus. Use of generative AI outside the stated use of [editing/translating/outling/brainstorming/revising/etc.] without citation will constitute academic dishonesty. It is the student’s responsibility to be clear on the limitations for use and to be clear on the expectations for citation and reference and to do so appropriately. It is each student’s responsibility to assess the validity and applicability of any AI output that is submitted; errors originating from the AI content will be the responsibility of the student to correct. (Adapted from samples at McMaster and Harvard.)
• Use permitted: Students are permitted/encouraged to use artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI, to gather information, review concepts or to help produce assignments. Any such use must be appropriately acknowledged and cited. You should be able to document how you used the AI tool and explain what aspects you completed on your own. It is each student’s responsibility to assess the validity and applicability of any GAI output that is submitted, and make necessary corrections prior to submission. Use of AI tools is not permitted during midterm exams and final exams in this course.  (Adapted from samples at UBC and Harvard.)

Collusion/ Unauthorized Collaboration

You are expected to complete all assignments for this course on your own. When assigned individual work, it is unfair to collaborate and gain an unfair advantage over your classmates who complete their work on their own. Collusion includes sharing homework, quiz or test questions and answers with other students. Examples of collusion:

• Working on answers with a friend for a homework assignment or during an open book exam
• Using “tutoring websites” (e.g. Chegg.com, CourseHero) to find answers to assignment/ exam questions
• Assisting others to cheat by answering questions that are posted to a Facebook/ WhatsApp group

Falsifying/ fabricating information

Do not misrepresent yourself or your work. The following are examples of prohibited behavior:

• Making up sources or facts
• Misrepresenting your identity by asking someone else to complete any portion of a course (i.e. make comment on a discussion board, i-clicker quiz, exam)
• Falsifying or altering any documentation required by the University, including (but not limited to) doctors' notes in order to gain an academic advantage

Unauthorized use of note-sharing websites: You may come across websites that claim to help students by providing answers to test questions and encourage students to upload your instructor’s copyrighted material (e.g. lecture slides, exam questions, etc.) Sharing exam/assignment questions is strictly prohibited as this material is the intellectual property of the instructor and should not be shared in any format. Furthermore, beware of uploading your own completed assignments/essays as you could be assisting other students to cheat using your material. Assisting others to cheat is strictly prohibited in the SFU student academic integrity policy.

Note sharing sites expect their users to comply with the Honour Code of their organization. Their own policy mandates that they cooperate with an investigation of academic dishonesty. The SFU Academic Integrity Office routinely monitors these sites for evidence of cheating and will initiate discipline proceedings against students who violate the SFU Student Academic Integrity policy.

Unauthorized use of tutors/ editors: If you plan to use a tutor/editor, be aware that any work that you submit must always be your own. An ethical tutor will always focus on explaining concepts so that you can become an independent learner. You are violating the student academic integrity policy if:

• a private tutoring company coaches you on how to complete an assignment
• you buy/ sell/ swap assignment questions and answers on social media platforms like WeChat and Facebook
• your use an editor (paid or unpaid) without permission of the instructor to revise, correct or alter your work

Contact me or your TA if you need help. Other authorized resources for help are the Library’s AskAway service for research support, the Student Learning Commons writing facilitators and the online WriteAway writing tutoring service.

SFU Policy R30.04 Copyright Compliance and Administration requires all faculty, staff and students at SFU to comply with Canada’s copyright law and SFU’s copyright policies. Policy S10.01 Code of Academic Integrity and Good Conduct provides for discipline measures in cases of academic dishonesty. If you use a copyright protected work without permission, in a way that only the copyright owner can use it, you are infringing copyright. You can face penalties for violating SFU policy, which can include failure of a course or suspension from SFU, as well as legal consequences. This can affect your academic and professional reputation. Awareness of copyright and good academic habits will be useful throughout your education and career.

Additional copyright information (optional): In Canada, copyright law automatically protects written and creative works (e.g. text, art, music or performance), in all formats, as soon as they are created and until 70 years after the creator’s death. The creator of the work (i.e. author, composer or artist) often owns copyright, though for published works the publisher may own copyright. A work does not need to be marked with © or a copyright statement to be protected. A copyright protected work cannot be copied (i.e. scanned, printed, downloaded, emailed or photocopied) without the copyright owner’s permission, except in certain situations outlined in the Copyright Act (see SFU’s Fair Dealing Policy for details).

Sharing pdfs or other copies of textbooks and course materials, whether or not you profit from it, may be a violation of Canadian copyright law and SFU policies.

Your instructor’s course materials such as PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, the lecture itself and exams are all protected by copyright. Recording, copying or sharing these materials without permission may be a violation of Canadian copyright law and SFU policies.

SFU students, faculty and staff are required to abide by Canada’s Copyright Act as well as SFU’s copyright policies. Find information about what this means for students at SFU’s copyright website, copyright.sfu.ca, or by contacting the Copyright Office at copy@sfu.ca. If you are copying works, using them in presentations and projects, or sharing them with other students, you should familiarize yourself with the guidelines and limits contained in SFU’s Fair Dealing Policy.

The written work submitted via Turnitin is collected by SFU under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (RSBC 1996, c.165), the University Act (RSBC 1996, c.468), and the University’s Academic Honesty and Student Conduct Policies . It is related directly to and needed by the University to determine originality, possible use of AI, and detect plagiarism in submitted written work.

Students will be required to create an account with Turnitin, and to submit their work via that account, on the terms stipulated in the agreement between the student and Turnitin. This agreement includes the retention of your submitted work as part of the Turnitin database. Any student with a concern about using the Turnitin service may opt to use an anonymous identity in their interactions with Turnitin. Students who do not intend to use Turnitin in the standard manner must notify the instructor at least two weeks in advance of any submission deadline. In particular, it is the responsibility of any student using the anonymous option (i.e., false name and temporary email address created for the purpose) to inform the instructor such that the instructor can match up the anonymous identity with the student. For more information, see the Protection of Privacy section of the SFU calendar.

Mandatory exams for this course will be completed online, and will be live-proctored using Zoom. Live-proctoring mimics in-person exams and will not be recorded. Students in this course will be required to have a webcam, a microphone, a stable and secure internet connection, and are responsible to ensure their computer is fully functional before the exam. You will be expected to complete X number of exams for this course as proctored exams. Exams will be X hours long and will be completed in Canvas. System wide settings have been implemented across SFU Zoom to reduce privacy and security risks. Questions about privacy compliance can be sent to privacy@sfu.ca

When Zoom is being used for invigilation purposes, students can expect to:

• Keep their camera on for the entire exam and are not permitted to use background filters
• Show their student card to verify their identification
• Share their screen at any point during the exam

Note to instructors:

If recording a lecture, ensure that students are informed and use the standard collection notice as shown below. Video recording is not permitted for Zoom exam proctoring. Standard Collection Notice (sample; please provide the relevant information in the areas indicated)