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AI writing accusation — appeal guide
This guide uses Stanford's officially published policies. All policy URLs are from the official university domain. Nothing fabricated.
Individual instructors set their own AI policies per course at Stanford. The Office of Community Standards recommends that instructors provide clear advance notice if they may use detection software. A revised Honor Code applies to cases filed after September 1, 2023.
Office of Community Standards (OCS) official page ↗Stanford's Office of Community Standards (OCS) manages Honor Code cases. Appeals are heard by a dedicated Appeal Panel.
Contact: Office of Community Standards — communitystandards@stanford.edu
Receive formal written notice of the decision from the OCS.
File your appeal within 20 business days of that formal notice.
The Appeal Panel has 5 members (3 students, 2 faculty/staff). No panelist from the original Hearing Panel may serve on appeal.
You may submit a counter-response within 5 business days of the OCS official response.
Your appeal must address one of: new evidence not available at the hearing, procedural error that substantially affected the outcome, or findings not supported by the evidence.
Stanford's OCS recommends that instructors give students advance notice if detection software will be used. The Teaching Commons has published guidance on technology tools and academic integrity.
If the university acknowledges limitations of AI detectors, cite this in your appeal.
Google Docs version history
File → Version history → See version history. Screenshot the full timeline. Strongest evidence available.
Draft files and autosaves
Every saved version with timestamps is evidence. Check your Downloads, Desktop, and cloud storage.
Browser and device timestamps
File creation and modification timestamps from your OS.
Research notes and search history
Shows you engaged with the topic before writing.
Email or messages about the work
Discussions with classmates, tutors, or librarians about the subject matter.
Scripli records your writing session and issues a signed certificate before you submit. No detector can dispute a verified writing record.
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