Philosophy

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Research Study – Florida International University – Spring, 2024

Thank you for participating in our study. We are looking at your perceptions of the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy that Florida International University is considering adopting in the Fall of 2024. Please read over the AI policy below and then complete the survey that follows.

Part A: FIU Generative Artificial (AI) Intelligence Policy (e.g. Chat GPT)

At Florida international University (FIU), we believe that writing is integral to thinking. We also know that writing is hard. Recent technological advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) like Chat GPT provide useful tools that can help students improve both their writing and stimulate their thinking. However, AI does not serve as a substitute for either skill.

Think about the help you get from AI as a less sophisticated version of the assistance that you can receive (for free!) from the FIU Center for Excellence in Writing. An FIU writing tutor might help you in a wide variety of ways, like asking you questions to help jump start your imagination, or steering you away from poor grammar, or helping you to identify a poorly organized paragraph. While a tutor can be helpful, they do not do your writing for you! The help you get from AI similar, but there are key differences. AI is not a person. It is a machine that is adept at recognizing patterns and reflecting those patterns back at you. It cannot think for itself, nor can it think for you. It often makes mistakes, sometimes even inventing facts or providing a biased interpretation of reality. Given both the benefits and problems associated with AI, the FIU faculty wants to make sure you know when using AI is appropriate versus inappropriate.

Appropriate uses of AI

o AI is appropriate for checking spelling, grammar, or providing synonyms (similar to the support you can receive when using Grammarly or Microsoft Word).

o AI is appropriate for rephrasing sentences or reorganizing paragraphs that you have drafted yourself.

o AI is appropriate for tweaking outlines or paper content that you have personally written. o AI is appropriate to help you brainstorm ideas for your writing project

Inappropriate uses of AI

o AI is inappropriate when it is uncited (Since it is not your idea, it constitutes plagiarism). o AI is inappropriate for use on assessments (quizzes, tests, examinations, etc.) o AI is inappropriate for paper content that should be original to you. o AI is inappropriate if it violates copyright or intellectual property laws.

Evidence of inappropriate AI use may result in an Academic Integrity report, with sanctions ranging from a zero for the assignment to an F for the course. At FIU, our goal is to train you how to write and think, and these AI policies are designed to achieve those goals.

On the next page, please provide your ratings of FIU’s potential AI policy. Please rate it even if you are not an FIU student. Imagine how you would feel if the policy did apply to you personally.

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Part B: Your Thoughts and Feelings About the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your thoughts and feelings about the proposed AI policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). The AI policy gives me too little freedom to decide how I can use AI

2). The AI policy provides helpful AI guidance 3). The AI policy threatens my freedom to choose how I complete my assignments

4). The AI policy is not respectful of my right to make my own decisions

5). The AI policy impressed me 6). The AI policy made me feel angry 7). The AI policy made me feel valued 8). The AI policy language is too extreme 9). The AI policy language is demanding/bossy 10). The AI policy seems fair and reasonable

Part C: Your Likelihood to Follow the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your intentions about following the proposed AI Policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). I intend to use AI in situations where the AI policy allows me to use it

2). I intend to use AI even in situations where the AI policy does not allow me to use it

3). I intend to ignore the AI policy 4). I intend to use AI when I deem it appropriate

Part D: Demographic Information

1. What is your gender (Select one)? ___ Male ___ Female ___ Non-Binary ___ Other

2. What is your age? __________

3. What is your race/ethnicity? (Select one): ____ White ____ Latino/a ____ Indigenous ____ Black ____ Asian ____ MENA

____ Other: _______________________ (Please Indicate) 4. Is English your first language? (Select one): _____ Yes _____ No

If no, what is your first language? __________________

5. The AI policy noted that there are times when students should not use AI, but what specific term or language did the AI policy use when making this request (Select one)?:

___ Using AI is “prohibited” ___ Using AI is “discouraged” ___ Using AI is “inappropriate”

HC

Research Study – Florida International University – Spring, 2024

Thank you for participating in our study. We are looking at your perceptions of the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy that Florida International University is considering adopting in the Fall of 2024. Please read over the AI policy below and then complete the survey that follows.

Part A: FIU Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (e.g. Chat GPT)

At Florida international University (FIU), we believe that writing is integral to thinking. We also know that writing is hard. Recent technological advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) like Chat GPT are useful tools that can help students improve both their writing and stimulate their thinking. However, AI must NEVER serve as a substitute for either skill.

Think about the help you get from AI as a less sophisticated version of the assistance that you can receive (for free!) from the FIU Center for Excellence in Writing. An FIU writing tutor might help you in a wide variety of ways, like asking you questions to help jump start your imagination, or steering you away from poor grammar, or helping you to identify a poorly organized paragraph. While a tutor can be helpful, they must not do your writing for you! The help you get from AI is similar, though there are key differences. AI is not a person. It is a machine that is adept at recognizing patterns and reflecting those patterns back at you. It will not think for itself, and it must not think for you. It often makes mistakes, sometimes even inventing facts or providing a biased interpretation of reality. Given both the benefits and problems associated with AI, the FIU faculty must be sure that you know when using AI is permitted versus prohibited.

Permitted uses of AI (AI is allowed ONLY for the following items)

o AI is permitted for checking spelling, grammar, or providing synonyms (similar to the support you can receive when using Grammarly or Microsoft Word).

o AI is permitted for rephrasing sentences or reorganizing paragraphs that you have drafted yourself.

o AI is permitted for tweaking outlines or paper content that you have personally written. o AI is permitted to help you brainstorm ideas for your writing project.

Prohibited uses of AI (AI is NEVER allowed for the following items)

o AI is prohibited when it is uncited (Since it is not your idea, using it is plagiarism). o AI is prohibited for use on assessments (quizzes, tests, examinations, etc.) o AI is prohibited for paper content that should be original to you. o AI is prohibited if it violates copyright or intellectual property laws.

Evidence of prohibited AI use will result in an Academic Integrity report, with sanctions ranging from a zero for the assignment to an F for the course. At FIU, our goal is to train you how to write and think, and strict adherence to these AI policies will accomplish those goals.

On the next page, please provide your ratings of FIU’s potential AI policy. Please rate it even if you are not an FIU student. Imagine how you would feel if the policy did apply to you personally.

HC

Part B: Your Thoughts and Feelings About the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your thoughts and feelings about the proposed AI policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). The AI policy gives me too little freedom to decide how I can use AI

2). The AI policy provides helpful AI guidance 3). The AI policy threatens my freedom to choose how I complete my assignments

4). The AI policy is not respectful of my right to make my own decisions

5). The AI policy impressed me 6). The AI policy made me feel angry 7). The AI policy made me feel valued 8). The AI policy language is too extreme 9). The AI policy language is demanding/bossy 10). The AI policy seems fair and reasonable

Part C: Your Likelihood to Follow the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your intentions about following the proposed AI Policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). I intend to use AI in situations where the AI policy allows me to use it

2). I intend to use AI even in situations where the AI policy does not allow me to use it

3). I intend to ignore the AI policy 4). I intend to use AI when I deem it appropriate

Part D: Demographic Information

1. What is your gender (Select one)? ___ Male ___ Female ___ Non-Binary ___ Other

2. What is your age? __________

3. What is your race/ethnicity? (Select one): ____ White ____ Latino/a ____ Indigenous ____ Black ____ Asian ____ MENA

____ Other: _______________________ (Please Indicate) 4. Is English your first language? (Select one): _____ Yes _____ No

If no, what is your first language? __________________

5. The AI policy noted that there are times when students should not use AI, but what specific term or language did the AI policy use when making this request (Select one)?:

___ Using AI is “prohibited” ___ Using AI is “discouraged” ___ Using AI is “inappropriate”

LC

Research Study – Florida International University – Spring, 2024

Thank you for participating in our study. We are looking at your perceptions of the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy that Florida International University is considering adopting in the Fall of 2024. Please read over the AI policy below and then complete the survey that follows.

Part A: FIU Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy (e.g. Chat GPT)

At Florida international University (FIU), we believe that writing is integral to thinking. We also know that writing is hard. Recent technological advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) like Chat GPT provide useful tools that can help students improve both their writing and stimulate their thinking. However, AI is a poor substitute for learning these skills.

Think about the help you get from AI as a less sophisticated version of the assistance that you can receive (for free!) from the FIU Center for Excellence in Writing. An FIU writing tutor might help you in a wide variety of ways, like asking you questions to help jump start your imagination, or steering you away from poor grammar, or helping you to identify a poorly organized paragraph. While a tutor can be helpful, they let you do your own writing! The help you get from AI is similar, though there are key differences. AI is not a person. It is a machine that is adept at recognizing patterns and reflecting those patterns back at you. Since it cannot think for itself, you should probably avoid letting it think for you. It often makes mistakes, sometimes even inventing facts or providing a biased interpretation of reality. Given both the benefits and problems associated with AI, the FIU faculty want to help you understand when using AI is encouraged versus discouraged.

Encouraged uses of AI (AI is encouraged for the following items)

o AI is encouraged for checking spelling, grammar, or providing synonyms (similar to the support you can receive when using Grammarly or Microsoft Word).

o AI is encouraged for rephrasing sentences or reorganizing paragraphs that you have drafted yourself.

o AI is encouraged for tweaking outlines or paper content that you have personally written. o AI is encouraged to help you brainstorm ideas for your writing project.

Discouraged uses of AI (AI is discouraged for the following items)

o AI is discouraged when it is uncited (Since it is not your idea, it may be plagiarism). o AI is discouraged for use on assessments (quizzes, tests, examinations, etc.) o AI is discouraged for paper content that should be original to you. o AI is discouraged if it violates copyright or intellectual property laws.

Evidence of discouraged AI use might result in an Academic Integrity report, with sanctions ranging from a zero for the assignment to an F for the course. At FIU, our goal is to train you how to write and think, and we hope that you choose to follow these AI policies and help us accomplish those goals.

On the next page, please provide your ratings of FIU’s potential AI policy. Please rate it even if you are not an FIU student. Imagine how you would feel if the policy did apply to you personally.

LC

Part B: Your Thoughts and Feelings About the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your thoughts and feelings about the proposed AI policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). The AI policy gives me too little freedom to decide how I can use AI

2). The AI policy provides helpful AI guidance 3). The AI policy threatens my freedom to choose how I complete my assignments

4). The AI policy is not respectful of my right to make my own decisions

5). The AI policy impressed me 6). The AI policy made me feel angry 7). The AI policy made me feel valued 8). The AI policy language is too extreme 9). The AI policy language is demanding/bossy 10). The AI policy seems fair and reasonable

Part C: Your Likelihood to Follow the Proposed AI Policy

Please rate your intentions about following the proposed AI Policy by selecting the extent to which you agree with the following statements (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).

Rate the statements below (Mark with an X) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1). I intend to use AI in situations where the AI policy allows me to use it

2). I intend to use AI even in situations where the AI policy does not allow me to use it

3). I intend to ignore the AI policy 4). I intend to use AI when I deem it appropriate

Part D: Demographic Information

1. What is your gender (Select one)? ___ Male ___ Female ___ Non-Binary ___ Other

2. What is your age? __________

3. What is your race/ethnicity? (Select one): ____ White ____ Latino/a ____ Indigenous ____ Black ____ Asian ____ MENA

____ Other: _______________________ (Please Indicate) 4. Is English your first language? (Select one): _____ Yes _____ No

If no, what is your first language? __________________

5. The AI policy noted that there are times when students should not use AI, but what specific term or language did the AI policy use when making this request (Select one)?:

___ Using AI is “prohibited” ___ Using AI is “discouraged” ___ Using AI is “inappropriate”