Grammarly is an AI-powered writing assistance tool that aims to improve users' writing quality, efficiency, and confidence. It works on many platforms and offers real-time feedback on various aspects of writing, such as grammatical errors, punctuation, usage of commonly confused words, and style elements, including tone, clarity, and suggestions for inclusive language.
The Wharton School, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Information Systems and Computing (ISC) have collaborated for the Grammarly pilot and obtained funding through the Penn Technology Investment Committee (PTIC) IT Development Fund for Grammarly's "Grammarly for Education" product. Grammarly for Education is specifically designed for educational institutions and offers generative AI to generate or suggest content to aid text creation, brainstorm topics, and develop research plans and outlines. It also features additional support and features for academic writing and upholding academic integrity, such as plagiarism detection, AI and academic (APA, MLA, and Chicago-style) citations, and automated reminder prompts that encourage users to honor institutional policies when using generative AI. The pilot aims to explore and evaluate the tool to determine whether it is a good fit for Penn and its community. Its success is measured by campus adoption rates, survey response data, and stakeholder engagement.
Pilot user licenses will be available on Monday, June 3, 2024, for full-time Penn faculty and staff except those affiliated with the Division of Public Safety or a HIPAA entity (i.e., Perelman School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, and Penn Wellness.) HIPAA usage is pending additional reviews by Penn Medicine Privacy and the Office of Audit, Compliance, and Privacy.
Questions & Feedback
For more information and to participate in the Grammarly pilot, please visit the Grammarly Pilot User Guide.
Grammarly for Education Pilot contacts: Andre Harris (ISC) and Corey Brooker (ISC)