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AI writing accusation — appeal guide
This guide uses UCLA's officially published policies. All policy URLs are from the official university domain. Nothing fabricated.
Unless an instructor indicates otherwise, using AI tools for course assignments at UCLA is akin to receiving assistance from another person and raises concerns that the work is not the student's own. Misuse constitutes plagiarism under the UCLA Student Conduct Code.
Office of Student Conduct (Dean of Students) official page ↗UCLA academic integrity cases are handled by the Office of Student Conduct under the Dean of Students.
Contact: Office of Student Conduct — studentconduct@saonet.ucla.edu
Receive the Dean's decision.
If the Dean imposes Deferred Suspension, Suspension, or Dismissal, you may appeal to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) or designee.
The appeal must be received within 5 days of notice.
Grounds: the sanction is substantially disproportionate to the violation.
Contact the Office of Student Conduct immediately for current procedures.
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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