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    Plagiarism, Falsification and Fabrication of Information, and Artificial Intelligence

    • Why is student work flagged for plagiarism?
    • Why is student work flagged for falsification or fabrication of information?
    • Why is student work flagged for unacceptable use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)?
    • What is the acceptable use of AI?
    • How will students be notified when their work has been flagged?
    • How can students determine which part of their work has been flagged?
    • Once a student is notified that their work has been flagged for either plagiarism or falsification or fabrication of information, what options does the student have?
    • Once a student is notified that their work has been flagged for unacceptable use of AI, what options does the student have?
    • How long does the reconsideration process take?
    • What if a student needs more time to gather supporting documentation for reconsideration?
    • What happens if the student does not provide the supporting documentation within five business days?
    • What happens if the student’s reconsideration is granted?
    • What happens if the student’s reconsideration is denied?
    • What is the best way to avoid plagiarism?
    • Will College Board notify the high school teacher or administrators that a student’s work has been flagged?
    • What are the consequences for plagiarism, falsification or fabrication of information, or unacceptable use of AI?