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AI writing accusation — appeal guide
This guide uses University of Toronto's officially published policies. All policy URLs are from the official university domain. Nothing fabricated.
Students at U of T are not allowed to use generative AI in a course unless the instructor explicitly permits it. Unauthorized use is an academic offence under the Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters (CBAM), as updated effective July 1, 2025.
Dean's Designate / Office of Appeals, Discipline and Faculty Grievances official page ↗U of T cases begin with the Dean's designate. Students may refer the matter to the Provost for reconsideration, or to the University Tribunal for formal hearings through the Office of Appeals, Discipline and Faculty Grievances.
Contact: Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life — vpfal.academicdiscipline@utoronto.ca
Receive the Dean's decision.
If dissatisfied, send a reconsideration request to the Vice-Provost, Faculty and Academic Life at: vpfal.academicdiscipline@utoronto.ca
Formal Tribunal hearings are scheduled through the Office of Appeals, Discipline and Faculty Grievances.
Gather all process evidence: Google Docs version history, drafts, timestamps, research notes.
U of T's Academic Integrity website has a step-by-step process guide.
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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