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PurpоseGenerаtive аrtificiаl intelligence (AI) tооls are increasingly used in education and the technology industry. Learning to use these tools responsibly, ethically, and critically is an important professional skill. However, AI should support your learning not replace your own thinking, technical skill development, or academic work.The purpose of this assignment is to establish expectations for academic integrity, original work, and responsible AI use in NWIT 127. All coursework must comply with Montgomery College policies regarding academic integrity, academic dishonesty, and student misconduct, as well as the requirements established for individual assignments in this course.Course AI PolicyOriginal Work Is RequiredUnless explicitly stated otherwise, all work submitted for this course must represent your own knowledge, analysis, technical work, and understanding. You are responsible for:Completing your own assignments, labs, configurations, code, analyses, and written explanations.Properly citing sources used in your work.Understanding and being able to explain the work you submit.Verifying the accuracy of information obtained from AI tools or other external resources.Following the specific AI-use instructions provided for each assignment.Submitting work that you cannot explain or demonstrate understanding of may raise academic-integrity concerns.Permitted Uses of AIWhen AI use is permitted for an assignment, you may use generative AI as a learning and support tool for activities such as:Clarifying difficult technical concepts.Brainstorming ideas or creating an outline.Generating practice questions for studying.Receiving feedback on your own writing.Reviewing or explaining code.Exploring alternative approaches to troubleshooting.Developing study plans or review materials.AI-generated content may help inform your learning, but your final submission must reflect your own work and understanding unless the assignment explicitly states otherwise.Prohibited Uses of AIUnless expressly authorized by the instructor, students may not:Submit AI-generated work as their own.Ask AI to complete an assignment, lab, quiz, or examination on their behalf.Copy and submit AI-generated answers or explanations without authorization.Use AI during a closed-book or restricted assessment.Fabricate, invent, or submit unverified citations or sources.Use AI or other technologies to bypass course security, verification, or assessment controls.Misrepresent or conceal the use of AI when disclosure is required.AI permission may vary by assignment. The fact that AI is permitted for one assignment does not mean it is permitted for every assignment, quiz, lab, or exam.AI Assistance DisclosureWhenever you use an AI tool as part of an assignment for which AI assistance is permitted, you must disclose that use.At the end of your submission, include an APA 7-style appendix titled “AI Assistance.”Your disclosure should identify:Tool & Date: Name of the AI tool and date usedPurpose: Why you used the toolPrompt Summary: Briefly describe what you asked the toolUse of Output: Explain how the response informed your workVerification: Explain how you checked the accuracy of the informationSources: Identify any credible sources you consulted or ultimately citedLearning Reflection: Briefly explain what you learned through the processExampleAppendix A: AI AssistanceTool & Date: ChatGPT, September 8, 2026Purpose: Concept clarificationPrompt Summary: Asked for an explanation of the difference between DHCP and static IP addressing.Use of Output: Used the explanation to help organize my understanding before writing my response independently.Verification: Compared the explanation with the assigned uCertify materials and course notes.Sources: uCertify course materialsLearning Reflection: The comparison helped me understand when static addressing may be preferable for certain network devices.Disclosure does not automatically make otherwise prohibited AI use acceptable. Students must first follow the AI requirements established for the assignment.Responsible AI Prompting PracticesWhen AI use is authorized, use it intentionally:Be specific: Clearly identify the topic, audience, scope, and desired outcome.Provide context: Include relevant requirements or limitations.Define the format: Request an outline, explanation, comparison, practice questions, or another appropriate format.Ask for explanation—not simply answers: Use AI to strengthen your understanding.Iterate: Refine your prompt when the response is unclear or incomplete.Verify information: AI-generated information can be inaccurate, incomplete, or fabricated.Verify citations independently: Never assume a citation provided by an AI system actually exists.Protect sensitive information: Do not enter confidential, private, or personally identifiable information into AI tools.Examples of Appropriate Learning PromptsTechnical Concept: “I am having difficulty understanding the difference between DHCP and static IP addressing for an entry-level IT student. You please explain in detail the difference and provide a simple example of when each would be appropriate. Please include links to sources where I can learn more.”Exam Preparation: “Create eight practice questions about TCP/IP and explain why each correct answer is correct.”Troubleshooting: “Walk me through a troubleshooting framework for a Windows computer that cannot connect to Wi-Fi. Ask me questions instead of immediately giving me the solution.”Writing Support: “Review my explanation of RAM and identify areas that are unclear. Do not rewrite it for me.”Coding: “Explain what each section of this Python function does and identify concepts I should review to understand it.”Examples of Inappropriate Prompts“Complete this assignment for me.”“Give me the answers to this quiz.”“Write my lab report so I can submit it.”“Rewrite this AI response so my professor cannot tell I used AI.”The difference is simple: AI should help you learn how to do the work not replace you as the person doing the work.Assignment InstructionsTo receive credit for Assignment 0:Read the Academic Integrity & Responsible Use of AI policy above.Review the applicable academic-integrity requirements in the course syllabus.Complete the Academic Integrity & Responsible AI Quiz in Blackboard.You must complete the quiz by the deadline posted in Blackboard.Apply these requirements to your work throughout the semester.When permitted AI is used on a future assignment, include the required AI Assistance disclosure.These requirements apply specifically to NWIT 127 with Dr. Jada-Ann Riggins. AI policies may differ across instructors, courses, assignments, and departments.