What Is Originality.ai’s Academic Model for Students and Teachers?

Originality.ai’s Academic model is an AI detection model specifically designed to help students and teachers identify AI-generated content in academic writing. 

With 99%+ accuracy and a <1% false positive rate, it's a go-to choice for those looking to support student learning about AI tools with confidence.

Keep reading to learn more about Originality.ai’s Academic model, including its accuracy, benefits, and use cases.

Key Takeaways (TL;DR)

• Originality.ai offers best-in-class AI detection models: Lite, Turbo, Academic, and Multilingual.
• The Academic model is designed to detect AI-generated text in STEM-related assignments (including coding and formulas). 
  
  • For education-related writing tasks (like English and history assignments), the Lite or Turbo model is a better fit.
• Originality.ai’s Academic model is over 99% accurate and has a low false positive rate of under 1%.
• Both students and teachers can benefit from using Originality.ai in assignments:
  
  • Students: peace of mind with our Chrome Extension and maintaining transparency, while overall improving writing.
  • Teachers: insight into the authenticity of assignments, supporting student learning, and saving time on assignment reviews.

Read more about Originality.ai for education, including our Moodle LMS plugin.

Quick Overview: Originality.ai AI Detection Models

Originality.ai offers industry-leading AI detection models:

• Lite: Allows for minor AI editing (like spelling and grammar corrections), as some of Grammarly’s features can prompt AI detection.
• Turbo: Best for zero-tolerance policies on AI use and robust against bypassing methods.
• Academic: Detects AI text in academic content (e.g. STEM-related assignments) with low false positives.
• Multilingual: Identifies AI text in 30 languages.

So, the best AI detection model to use depends on your use case. 

Now, let’s take a closer look at the academic model.

What Is the Originality.ai Academic Model?

The Originality.ai Academic model is an AI detection model that helps identify AI text in STEM-related assignments. 

For essays or writing work and assignments — the Lite model is a better fit, but more on that in a moment.

Academic Model: Best use case is STEM-related coursework

The Originality.ai Academic model is best suited for teachers and students working with STEM-related assignments, including coding and formulas.

Just how accurate is the Originality.ai Academic model?

The Originality.ai Academic mode highlights likely AI-generated content in student writing and calculates an AI detection score to show how confident it is in its assessment.

Better yet, it does so with high accuracy and few false positives.

The Originality.ai Academic model has 99%+ accuracy on the latest AI models.

For more details on the accuracy of all of Originality.ai’s models, check out our AI detection accuracy study.

It’s important to note that, because of how AI content detection works, alongside accuracy, it’s also essential to look for an AI detector that minimizes false positives.

What about the Academic model’s false positive rate?

Originality.ai’s Academic model has a low false positive rate of less than 1%. 

Although Originality.ai’s AI detection models have high accuracy and low false positives, we emphasize that context matters: AI detection scores reflect probability, not guilt.

Here are a couple of methods to help students minimize AI detector false positives:

• Share our guide on avoiding false positives and what to do if students are falsely accused.
• We also recommend that students install our free AI detection Chrome extension, which allows them to share a character-by-character replay of their writing process in Google Docs.

When AI detectors are used to support decisions in identifying probable AI content, both students and teachers can maximize their benefits.

Best AI Detection Models for Students and Teachers

Originality.ai’s AI detection models are built to support education. 

Here’s a look at the best use cases for students and teachers:

• Academic: The Academic model is designed to detect AI in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) assignments.
• Lite: If schools and teachers allow for light AI editing for spelling and grammar corrections from tools like Grammarly, the Lite AI detection model is ideal for essays and other writing assignments (think topics like English and history).
• Turbo: However, when there is zero tolerance for AI use in writing assignments, the Turbo model is the best choice.
• Multilingual: Best for identifying AI content in assignments or essays in 30 languages.

Quick AI detection model overview chart for students and teachers:

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Students, teachers, and professors can check for AI by selecting a model that aligns with the type of assignment and their institution’s AI and AI detection policies.

The Benefits of Originality.ai for Students and Teachers

Some may think that AI detectors are just for teachers, but they actually offer benefits for students as well.

For students

The benefits of Originality.ai for students include:

• Avoiding false positives and improving writing. Students striving for high-quality writing can use the free Chrome extension to prove their writing is their own. Plus, using Originality.ai before submission is a great way to identify which sections of text might need amendments.
• Built-in plagiarism detection and other tools. In addition to an AI detector, students can also use Originality.ai’s Content Scanner to check for plagiarism, verify facts, and improve grammar.
• Integration with Moodle LMS. Since Moodle doesn’t detect AI itself, students can conveniently use Originality.ai’s Moodle plugin for AI detection right inside the Moodle LMS platform.
• Learning responsible AI use. AI tools can be great for brainstorming and research, but they shouldn’t be used to generate text for assignments. 

Overall, Originality.ai helps students understand what low-quality AI writing looks like and encourages them to produce original work that’s their own — something that’s only going to become more important as AI is increasingly integrated into everyday learning.

For teachers

The benefits of Originality.ai for teachers are clear:

• Keeps grading fair and consistent. Not every student uses or even has access to generative AI tools. Addressing likely AI-assisted writing helps level the playing field.
• Maintains academic integrity. Taking steps to identify probable AI text in assignments can help ensure everyone completes and submits work that’s in line with school policy.
• More efficient reviews. Teachers have enough on their plates. Quick scans, a convenient Moodle integration, and clear AI probability scores can help save time.
• Supports student learning. Instructors can view text highlighted to see where students could further develop their writing skills. And if AI was used, it opens up conversations about responsible AI use.
• Reduced mental load. Having a reliable AI detection tool in place means teachers can transparently identify probable AI text without the stress.

In other words, Originality.ai gives educators more confidence and efficiency in identifying AI-generated text in the classroom while presenting even more teaching opportunities.

Final Thoughts

With reports of nearly 84% of high students using generative AI for schoolwork (whether for editing, brainstorming, or research, according to the study), it’s no longer a question of whether these tools are being used in education, but how they can be used responsibly. 

Originality.ai’s Academic model is designed to help teachers and students find that balance. 

As part of Originality.ai’s family of AI detection models, the Academic model gives STEM classrooms the accuracy and transparency they need to support learning as AI tools continue to become increasingly integrated into education.

Further Reading

• Originality.ai AI Accuracy study
• Meta-Analysis of AI Detection Accuracy Studies
• Originality.ai Education
• Originality.ai Moodle Plugin

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the top FAQs about Originality.ai’s Academic model.

Can both students and teachers use Originality.ai’s Academic model?

Yes. Both students and teachers can access Originality.ai’s Academic model by signing up for an Originality.ai account and selecting the Academic model before scanning text.

How much does Originality.ai’s Academic model cost?

The cost of Originality.ai’s Academic model is included in Originality.ai’s flexible pricing plans.

Is student data secure with Originality.ai?

Yes. Not only is data secure with end-to-end military grade 256 bit encryption, but students and teachers can opt out of data being used for AI training. Plus, it only takes one click to delete an account’s entire scan history. Learn more about how Originality.ai treats your content.