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The use of generative AI (GAI) is permitted in this course for all assignments and assessments with no penalty. However, students should note that all large language models (basis of GAI) still have a large tendency to make up incorrect facts or fake citations, produce inaccurate outputs, or generate highly offensive products. You will be responsible for any inaccurate, biased, offensive, or otherwise unethical content you submit regardless of whether it originally comes from you or a GAI platform

Any use of such tools must be appropriately acknowledged and cited. Use of GAI without acknowledgement will result in a penalty. The disclosure of use of GAI for spelling and grammar checkers is not necessary, but all other uses of GAI require proper acknowledgment and citations.

APA Citation Example:
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].

The use of GAI platforms without disclosure will be considered plagiarism and/or cheating and will be reported to the Dean of Students and handled according to university policies. Sanctions for academic misconduct in this course may include a failing grade on the assignment, a reduction in your final course grade, or a failing grade in the course, among other possibilities. If you have any questions about the acceptable use of GAI tools, please consult with the instructor before submitting your work.

With the understanding of the limitations and necessary acknowledgments, we encourage the use of GAI as a means for you to submit higher quality assignments in less time. Learning how to use Gen AI is an emerging skill, and it would be to your advantage to learn how to use it well. GAI can be a valuable tool for augmenting human decision, but it is not a replacement for critical thinking.

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In this course, you are expected to do your own work and properly cite any sources you use. The use of generative AI (GAI) tools, such as chatbots, text generators, paraphrasers, summarizers, or solvers, is strictly prohibited for any part of your assignments. Students must complete all work independently and without GAI-generated content. The use of GAI platforms will be considered plagiarism and/or cheating and will be reported to the Dean of Students and handled according to university policies. Sanctions for academic misconduct in this course may include a failing grade on the assignment, a reduction in your final course grade, or a failing grade in the course, among other possibilities. If you have any questions about the acceptable use of GAI tools, please consult with the instructor before submitting your work.

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To create a positive learning environment for all students, ��è��Ƶ University’s policy prohibits sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, sexual exploitation, and dating and domestic violence. If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can make an appointment with Student Counseling Services at iunoocs@iu.edu or (219) 980-6741.

Visit northwest.iu.edu/counseling-services/contact/index.html for more information.

University policy requires the Deputy Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Coordinator to share information about potential sexual misconduct, discrimination, and/or harassment. Individuals will work to ensure that appropriate measures are taken, and resources are made available. Protecting student privacy is of utmost concern, and information will only be shared with those that need to know to ensure the University can respond and assist. To learn more, visit and/or northwest.iu.edu/ocrc/contact/index.html.

Additionally, ��è��Ƶ University prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct and wish to make a report, please use the online reporting form available through the Office of Civil Rights Compliance at northwest.iu.edu/ocrc/contact/index.html.

��è��Ƶ University is committed to creating welcoming, inclusive, and respectful campus communities where everyone can thrive and do their best work—a place where all are treated with civility and respect. If you experience or witness an incident of bias, you should report it. For more information, see Bias Incident Reporting at .

��è��Ƶ University is dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities have the support services and reasonable accommodations needed to provide equal access to academic programs. To request an accommodation, you must establish your eligibility by working with IU Northwest’s Accessible Educational Services (AES) Coordinator, Freda Cox-Harris at fjcoxhar@iu.edu or (219) 980-6941. Additional information can be found at . Note that services may take time to put into place and are not retroactive; captions and alternate media for print materials may take three or more weeks to get produced. Please contact IU Northwest’s AES office as soon as possible if accommodations are needed.

Additionally, IU is dedicated to support students who are pregnant or have experienced other conditions related to pregnancy (termination of pregnancy, miscarriage, lactation, or related health conditions). To register for accommodations due to pregnancy or related health condition, please contact IU Northwest’s Accessible Educational Services (AES) Coordinator at fjcoxhar@iu.edu. To learn more about the rights and resources available to students, such as academic accommodations, please visit or email nwocrc@iu.edu for more information.

��è��Ƶ University respects the right of all students to observe their religion. If you will require academic accommodations for a religious observance, please provide the instructor a request by the end of the second week of the course. If the instructor and student agree on the accommodation, the plan should be carried out. If after discussion there is no consensus on the accommodation, either party or both may ask the advice of the Department Chair or the Dean, and if no consensus is reached, then the advice of the Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (EVCAA). Either the instructor or the student may appeal the EVCAA’s decision within ten business days of the determination to IU Northwest’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance at nwocrc@iu.edu or (219) 980-6705.

A classroom is analogous to a professional environment. Students are expected to behave professionally so that everyone can engage fully in the educational process, which means that disruptive behavior during class is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, arguing with the instructor about grades or assignments, arguing with other students, bringing up individual concerns with the instructor in the middle of class, or using language or exhibiting other behavior that distracts others from engaging fully in the academic enterprise. A student who disrupts the learning environment will be asked to stop the behavior immediately; if the disruptive behavior continues, the student will be asked to leave the class session.

Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of IU Northwest. It is the responsibility of the student to know prohibited actions such as cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, violation of coursework, facilitating misconduct, and personal misconduct, and take proactive steps to avoid them. All students are held to the standards outlined in the ��è��Ƶ University Student Code of Conduct found at . The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with consequences that range from but are not limited to: receiving a warning, reduction in points, failing the assignment or the course, disciplinary probation, suspension and/or expulsion from the University.

This semester I will be using IU's Student Engagement Roster to provide real-time feedback on your performance in this course. Periodically throughout the semester I will be entering data on factors such as your class attendance, participation, and success with coursework, among other things. This information will provide feedback on how you are faring in the course and offer you suggestions on how you might be able to improve your performance. You will be able to access this information as follows -- Student Engagement Roster: One.IU>Student Engagement Roster (Student) tile.

Students are expected to adhere to the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct at all times. Any inappropriate behavior, disruptive conduct (e.g., engaging in hostile or disrespectful commentary on the site, or discussing irrelevant evidence) or non-compliance with faculty directions can result in a charge of Academic and/or Personal Misconduct, the consequence of which could be a variety of sanctions either from the instructor or the Dean of Students. For more information see

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All syllabi for courses designated as satisfying the General Education Student Learning Outcomes (GESLO) in a particular Principle/Domain will contain these GESLO among course goals.

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