AI PLAGIARISM POLICY
The AI Plagiarism Policy at Enigma Business School (EBS) establishes clear guidelines regarding the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academic work. While EBS embraces technological advancement and encourages students to utilize AI as a supportive resource, the school maintains strict boundaries to prevent academic dishonesty, misrepresentation, and misuse of AI-generated content.
This policy ensures that all academic submissions reflect genuine student understanding, original thinking, and professional integrity.
Purpose of the Policy
The AI Plagiarism Policy is designed to:
Prevent students from submitting AI-generated work as their own
Distinguish acceptable from unacceptable uses of AI tools
Maintain fairness and academic credibility
Protect the authenticity of learning outcomes in a self-paced digital environment
Educate students on ethical AI integration in academic tasks
AI is a tool for assistance—not a replacement for student learning or intellectual effort.
Definition of AI Plagiarism
AI Plagiarism occurs when a student:
Submits AI-generated content (from tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Copilot, etc.) as original work
Uses AI to generate essays, assignments, analyses, or exam answers without disclosure
Attempts to bypass learning requirements by relying solely on AI content creation
Modifies AI-generated output superficially and presents it as personal work
Uses AI tools to fabricate data, citations, or research findings
AI-generated work is considered non-original unless properly credited and used within EBS guidelines.
Acceptable Use of AI (Permitted)
Students may use AI tools under the following conditions:
To brainstorm ideas or generate initial inspiration
To clarify difficult concepts or request explanations
To check grammar and language, limited to linguistic refinement
To assist in structuring outlines or improving readability
To support research navigation, such as finding relevant topics or sources
AI tools may support but must not produce the core academic output.
Students must acknowledge AI assistance when used.
Unacceptable Use of AI (Prohibited)
The following uses are strictly prohibited and classified as AI Plagiarism:
Generating full or partial assignment responses using AI
Submitting AI-written essays as personal work
Using AI to answer quiz, exam, or graduation exam questions
Using AI to write research papers, case analyses, or dissertation content
Asking AI to paraphrase sources extensively to mask plagiarism
Using AI to generate falsified data, citations, interviews, or references
Any attempt to conceal AI involvement is a violation of Academic Integrity.
Disclosure Requirement
If a student uses AI for acceptable purposes, they must disclose it in a simple statement, such as:
“AI tools were used to support idea generation and grammar refinement. All final content is my own.”
Failure to disclose AI assistance may result in academic penalties.
Detection of AI Plagiarism
EBS uses multiple AI-detection and originality tools to evaluate submissions, including:
AI content classifiers
Plagiarism detection software
Digital similarity reports
Human academic review
Any suspicious patterns will be examined by the Academic Integrity Committee.
Penalties for Violations
Violations of the AI Plagiarism Policy may result in:
Warning and required resubmission
Grade reduction or assignment failure
Course failure
Academic probation
Suspension of LMS access
Disqualification from Graduation Exam
Revocation of degree (for severe or repeated violations)
Penalties are proportional to the severity of misconduct.
Guidelines for Ethical Use of AI
Students are encouraged to:
Use AI as a support tool, not as a writer
Maintain originality in arguments and analysis
Combine AI assistance with personal understanding
Cite real academic sources instead of relying on AI-generated claims
Ask faculty for guidance when unsure
Ethical AI use enhances learning rather than undermining it.
Special Notes for Self-Paced Learning
Because EBS uses a fully self-paced model:
Students bear greater responsibility for original work
AI misuse can severely distort personal learning outcomes
Independence in assignments is essential for credibility and degree value
AI misuse undermines the purpose of flexible education.
Institutional Statement
Enigma Business School endorses AI as a powerful academic support tool but firmly rejects its misuse for academic dishonesty. This policy protects the integrity of EBS degrees and ensures that all students meet genuine learning outcomes aligned with global academic standards.
EBS remains committed to upholding an ethical, innovative, and responsible academic environment where technology supports—not replaces—human intellect.