Academic integrity (general)

Cheating and plagiarism (including copying work from other students or internet sources without proper attribution) are serious violations of academic integrity and may be reported to the administration.

Policy on generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, etc.)

The use of Generative AI tools is permitted for coding assistance but not permitted for writing the final scientific interpretation.

Permitted uses (examples)

• Debugging help (understanding error messages, suggesting fixes)
• Syntax help (how to write a loop, how to use a function)
• Quick reminders about package usage (e.g., how to reshape data, how to create a plot)

Not permitted

• Generating the final written interpretations, discussion, or conclusions in your homework/final project report
• Submitting AI-generated text as if it were your own scientific reasoning
• Using AI to produce work you cannot explain

Disclosure requirement (mandatory)

If you used AI to generate or substantially modify any code, you must mark it directly in your .qmd source with an explicit comment, for example:

# Code block suggested by ChatGPT (then edited by me)

You must be able to explain your submission

You must be able to explain every line of code you submit. Inability to explain your own code will be treated as a potential academic integrity violation (and may result in a failing grade for the assignment/project).