Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Statements for Students

Below are statements that you can use so that your students are clear on what is permitted with respect to the use of AI in course assessments. Adapt these as needed to suit your assessments.

Forbidden on Quizzes, Tests and Exams

Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden during any type of testing in this course. Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots, coding tools and image/art generating tools, or other technologies that produce work for you. Using AI in any way during the completion of a quiz, test or exam will be considered a violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy under the category of “Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating)”. An academic offence will be filed, with the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using.

For Assignments, Presentations, Projects and Creative Works

Totally Forbidden

Use of any form of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is strictly forbidden throughout all stages of this assessment, including brainstorming, idea generation, outline formation, etc. 

Generative AI may include (but is not limited to) chatbots, coding tools and image/art generating tools, or other technologies that produce work for you. Using AI in any capacity throughout the assessment process will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. In cases where you are unsure if something is considered generative AI, always ask your professor before using. 

NOTE: Grammarly is not permitted as an assistance technology for proofreading. 

Some Leeway for Cited AI Use

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, including (but not limited to) chatbots, coding tools, and image/art generating tools are not permitted in the completion of this assessment, with the exception of: 

1. Brainstorming and idea generation 

2. Thesis refinement 

3. Proofreading 

4. (Add/Remove components as desired) 

All AI used to assist in the completion of the assessment should be cited as instructed in the evaluation description. [See Quick Guide for Citing AI]. It is your responsibility to communicate with your professor if you have any questions about what is acceptable and what is not. If you are found to have used AI in an unacceptable manner, you will be in violation of Conestoga’s Academic Offences policy, under the category of Unauthorized Aids and Assistance (Cheating) or Copying from Others or Self Copying. The consequence of this violation is that an academic offence will be filed, with the severity of the penalty dependent on previous offences. 

NOTE: Use of any external generative AI platforms is done at your own risk. You should only use personal devices and/or personal email accounts for this purpose.