I’m in a tough spot. My teacher thinks I used AI for my essay but I didn’t. Here’s what happened:
I was camping with no internet when the essay was due. I wrote it in my phone’s Notes app. I have timestamps and drafts to prove it. But when I got back and turned it in, the teacher’s AI detector said it was 84% AI-generated.
Now she’s threatening to fail me along with the kids who actually cheated. I showed her my Notes app but she won’t believe me. The AI detector must be wrong but she won’t listen.
I’m freaking out. How can I prove I wrote this myself? Has anyone dealt with false AI accusations before? I’m worried about failing over something I didn’t do.
Update: I’ve tried talking to her again and showing more proof. She says she “thinks” she believes me but then accuses me of lying. My counselor suggested emailing her to talk more but I don’t know what else to say.
I’m really stuck here. Any advice on how to handle this? I’m worried about my grade and don’t know how to convince her I’m telling the truth.
dude, that sucks. teachers can be so stubborn sometimes. have u tried writing another essay in front of her? that might show ur skills. or maybe get some friends to vouch for ur writing style. if she still wont budge, go over her head to the principal. dont let her mess up ur grade for no reason!
As someone who’s been in a similar situation, I can relate to your frustration. When I was falsely accused of plagiarism in college, I found that persistence and documentation were key. Have you considered asking your parents or another teacher to advocate on your behalf? Sometimes having an adult ally can make a difference.
Another approach that worked for me was offering to write a new essay under supervised conditions. This might demonstrate your writing abilities and prove you didn’t rely on AI. Additionally, you could compile a portfolio of your previous work to show consistency in your writing style.
If all else fails, you might need to escalate this to the department head or principal. It’s not fair for your grade to suffer due to a faulty AI detector. Remember, you have the right to defend your academic integrity. Stay calm, keep gathering evidence, and don’t give up. This situation is challenging, but with perseverance, you can overcome it.
I’ve been through something similar, and it’s incredibly frustrating. Have you considered requesting a meeting with your teacher and the department head together? This approach worked for me. Present all your evidence - timestamps, drafts, and even offer to demonstrate your writing process live. If that doesn’t work, don’t hesitate to involve the school administration. They should have procedures for disputes like this. Remember, the burden of proof should be on the accuser, not you. Stand your ground politely but firmly. This situation is unfair, but with persistence and proper documentation, you can clear your name. Don’t let an AI detector dictate your academic future.