Q&A: Assignments and Exams at University
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Assignments and Exams at University
Question
- On a take-home exam where it is stated that using materials is forbidden, is there in fact a problem under Jewish law or ethically in using materials? After all, the lecturers have no way to enforce this, and in addition those who do use materials lower my grade through the curve/factor, so whoever does not use them loses out.
- In addition, is there a problem with using ChatGPT to prepare exams and assignments? It can produce a very good seminar paper and save a huge amount of work, and likewise for exams.
Thank you
Answer
- In principle, it is forbidden. If it is clear to you that everyone does this, then there is room to permit it. But I do not know how you could know that.
- It depends on the lecturer’s instructions, and of course on the other students as well (as in the previous question).