In this course, generative AI is viewed as a tool that may interfere with the development and demonstration of independent learning. Because students in this course need opportunities to learn how to develop and communicate their own ideas without the use of generative AI, and because the course is designed to help students develop independent writing and analysis, generative AI use is prohibited. As the instructor, I may use generative AI to support resource development. Any AI-generated materials will be reviewed before use. If you are unsure whether a particular use of generative AI is appropriate, please ask before using it.

In this course, generative AI is viewed as a learning support tool that can assist students when used thoughtfully and critically. Because students in this course need opportunities to learn how to evaluate and use AI-generated content responsibly, and because the course is designed to help students develop critical thinking and effective communication skills, generative AI use is permitted. More specifically, students may use generative AI to brainstorm ideas, study course concepts, and refine drafts, but they should not use generative AI in ways that replace the learning processes being assessed. Where generative AI is used, students are expected to acknowledge / cite its use as per the Students section of McMaster’s guidelines on generative AI. As the instructor, I may use generative AI to support course design and resource development, and instructional support staff (e.g., TAs) may use generative AI for crafting feedback on assessments. Any AI-generated content or feedback will be reviewed before being shared with students. Students may opt out of AI-supported feedback by contacting their TA. If you are unsure whether a particular use of generative AI is appropriate, please ask so we can discuss it together.

In this course, generative AI is viewed as an important professional and learning tool. Because students in this course need opportunities to learn how to use generative AI effectively, critically, and ethically, and because the course is designed to help students develop skills that are increasingly relevant in academic and professional contexts, generative AI use is integrated. One graded assessment in this course includes the use of generative AI to explore a course concept; students who prefer not to use generative AI may complete an alternative assessment. Broadly, students in the course may use generative AI to brainstorm ideas, explore concepts, refine drafts, and complete designated practice activities. Students should not use generative AI to submit work without critically evaluating, adapting, and taking responsibility for the final product. Where generative AI is used, students are expected to acknowledge / cite its use as per the Students section of McMaster’s guidelines on generative AI. As the instructor, I may use generative AI to help develop learning activities, examples, and supporting materials, and instructional support staff (e.g., TAs) may use generative AI to support approved course-related tasks, including feedback preparation. Any AI-generated content or feedback will be reviewed before being shared with students. Students may opt out of AI-supported feedback by contacting their TA. If you are unsure whether a particular use of generative AI is appropriate, please consult with me before proceeding.