Resources

Policies

The Honor Code

Violating the Honor Code is a serious offense, even when the violation is unintentional. Please read and review the Honor Code. You are responsible for understanding the University rules regarding academic integrity, and should familiarize yourself with the code if you have not already done so.

In brief, conduct prohibited by the Honor Code includes all forms of academic dishonesty, among them copying from another student’s work, unpermitted collaboration, and representing as one’s own work the work of another. If you have any questions about these matters, see your course assistant during office hours.

Use of automated writing and coding tools

The development of generative AI — a topic in this class — provides opportunities to support learning but also opportunities to cheat. The use of automated writing or coding tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude) for submitting assignments is permitted in this class.

For any assignment, however, students must disclose in a separate document how they used AI tools for the assignment, including a complete catalogue of prompts. In addition, any hallucinations in submitted work will result in a failing grade for the course.

Device-free classroom

In accordance with Stanford PACE, we are adopting a device-free classroom policy. To enhance your learning and the focus of those around you, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearable devices like smart glasses or smart watches are not permitted in class, except as an accommodation for a documented disability. Please keep all devices silenced and stowed in your bag for the entire duration of class.

If you have any questions or accommodations, contact your teaching assistant.

FERPA

Student Record Privacy Policy.

Course materials

All course readings are provided in online format, accessible by any student with a SUNet ID. There are no textbooks required.

Stanford University and its faculty are committed to ensuring that all courses are financially accessible to all students. If you are an undergraduate who needs assistance with the cost of supplies, course materials and/or fees, you are welcome to approach us directly.

Access and accommodations

Stanford is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for disabled students. If you experience disability, please register with the Office of Accessible Education (OAE). Professional staff will evaluate your needs, support appropriate and reasonable accommodations, and prepare an Academic Accommodation Letter for faculty.

If you already have an Academic Accommodation Letter, we invite you to share it with us. Letters should be shared at the earliest possible opportunity so we may partner with you and OAE to identify any barriers to access and inclusion you might encounter in this course.

Students who may need an academic accommodation based on the impact of a disability must initiate the request with the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC), located within the OAE. SDRC staff will evaluate the request with the required documentation, recommend reasonable accommodations, and prepare an Accommodation Letter for faculty dated in the current quarter in which the request is being made. Contact the SDRC as soon as possible, since timely notice is needed to coordinate accommodations.

Student Disability Resource Center · Office of Accessible Education

Additional resources for learning

Hume Center for Writing and Speaking

The Hume Writing Center works with Stanford students taking WIM classes and any course that includes writing assignments. In free one-to-one sessions, trained writing consultants help students brainstorm and get started on assignments; learn strategies for revising, editing, and proofreading; and improve organization, flow, and argumentation.

Digital media consultants work with students to develop strategies for visual and multimodal communication in media such as research posters and PowerPoint, and oral communication tutors help students prepare or refine a presentation. You can make an appointment with a lecturer or advanced graduate student consultant, or drop in to meet with an undergraduate peer tutor. For hours, locations, and appointments, visit hume.stanford.edu.

Technical Communication Program

The Technical Communication Program (TCP) is a writing and public speaking resource for Stanford students of all levels, tailored for WIM courses offered in the School of Engineering. Mary McDevitt, Ph.D., Director of TCP, is available to all students for consultation (mary.mcdevitt@stanford.edu). TCP instructors also work with WIM students to provide support on writing assignments.