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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 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.
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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”