Generative AI Resources
Important Note about AI Detector Tools
Generative AI, like ChatGPT, is widely available and used in higher education in positive and potentially negative ways. One negative outcome, for example, is using generative AI to create content that one then passes off as one's own. There is a push for AI detectors to counteract this, and many are already available. Please use caution with these tools and always review their terms of service, privacy statements, etc. Additionally, understand that these tools are not 100% accurate and accuracy varies by tool and the continued advancements in generative AI. Finally, AI detectors are not a simple solution to this issue. They can only act as a conversation starter as they are not definitive.
Putting AI Writing Detectors in Context
AI detectors are appealing as faculty seek ways to identify unapproved generative
AI usage in writing assignments; however, are they THE solution to the AI cheating
problem? Not by themselves. AI detectors are one piece, one data point contributing
to the overall picture. Instructional technology staff from Distance Education discuss
this concept and delve into other pieces in the AI puzzle. Get started with addressing
undesired AI writing usage in your courses, learn about the Turnitin AI Writing indicator
to which you have access, and discuss addressing concerns with students.
Watch the recording (opens new window)
Academic Integrity in the Classroom: Similarity & AI Indication in the Formative Space
The Turnitin Similarity Report and AI writing indicator are best used to inform educator
judgment, but are not meant to be the sole measure of academic integrity. Megan Sexton,
APSU's Turnitin Customer Success Manager, focuses on how the Similarity Index and
AI Indication reports are the same, how they differ, and how to clearly communicate
with students about the writing process, guiding the discussion in a positive direction.
Turnitin offers AI detection capabilities that go a step further by also filtering text likely paraphrased using AI or a word spinner, in addition to detecting text that is likely to be AI-generated. Instructors can access this AI detection tool as part of their Turnitin Feedback Studio usage. Turnitin's AI Writing Detection FAQ (opens new window) notes:
- "Turnitin’s AI writing detection indicator shows the percentage of text that has likely been generated by an AI writing tool while the report highlights the exact segments that seem to be AI-written. The final decision on whether any misconduct has occurred rests with the reviewer/instructor. Turnitin does not make a determination of misconduct, rather it provides data for the educators to make an informed decision based on their academic and institutional policies."
- "We must emphasize that the percentage on the AI writing indicator should not be used as the sole basis for action or a definitive grading measure by instructors."
- "Turnitin’s AI writing & paraphrasing features provide data and insight to enable educators to start a formative conversation with their students in conjunction with their academic misconduct policies."
Since this tool will continue to change and possibly often, we are providing links to Turnitin resources and information which should also be frequently updated.
- Turnitin AI Writing Detection Frequently Asked Questions (opens new window) - A must-read to learn about what the tool does and qualifying documents
- Guide for Approaching AI in the Classroom (opens new window)
- More AI Turnitin Resources (opens new window) - Incudes a rubric/checklist to help faculty review their current writing prompts and make changes to help deter generative AI usage
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Approaching a student regarding potential AI misuse (opens new window)
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Discussion starters for tough conversations about AI (opens new window)
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More AI Turnitin Resources (opens new window) - Incudes a instructional activities and resources to share with studen