Student Receives Zero Grade for Using University-Endorsed Grammarly
Marley Stevens, a university student, is entangled in a web of confusion and frustration. Her seemingly innocuous use of Grammarly, a popular writing tool, on a criminal justice class assignment has resulted in a failing grade and academic probation. The culprit? Grammarly’s recently implemented generative AI features triggered the university’s plagiarism detection system.
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University of North Georgia recommends Grammarly
Stevens expresses bafflement, highlighting her long-standing, unproblematic use of Grammarly throughout her academic career. Further adding to the bewilderment is the university’s endorsement of the tool on its website. This apparent contradiction leaves Stevens questioning the rationale behind the harsh sanctions.
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Stepping forward, Jenny Maxwell, representing Grammarly, clarifies their stance. She emphasizes Grammarly’s core function as a writing assistant, focusing on improving grammar, spelling, and clarity. Regarding the flagged content, Maxwell explains that Grammarly’s AI features are designed for responsible use, allowing students to seamlessly disclose its involvement in their work, ensuring transparency and upholding academic integrity.
Stevens’ attempts to overturn the decision within the university’s system have reached an impasse. While Grammarly has extended financial support, the situation remains in the air as the university has not made a statement about the issue yet.
- This case opens a broader conversation about the role of AI in education. Maxwell highlights the challenges institutions face in adapting their assessment methods to the evolving technological landscape.
- She also underscores the critical need for collaboration between universities and organizations like Grammarly to establish clear and secure practices for responsible AI use within academic settings.
@m.stevens03 uhm, what…. #ai #artificialintelligence #fyp
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