Students MUST write their entire assignment in Rumi; therefore they need to know before starting how it works and what it is for. The good news is that Rumi is easy to use and very similar to other online word processors like Google Docs.

Rumi is a new type of technology that may frustrate students if they do not understand why you are using it.  Make the case that your AI use policy is there to encourage their learning and that Rumi helps make sure that ALL students are working on a level playing field.

Some students do not want to use AI. Let your students know that Rumi does NOT use AI to evaluate their work and all of its AI features are optional.

Share this video introduction with students who are new to Rumi .
https://learn.rumidocs.com/help-center-articles-password-protected/student-rumi-use-guide

This link contains additional student-facing documents that you can share. https://learn.rumidocs.com/help-center-category/student-guides

Rumi is a tool designed to help you demonstrate compliance with the AI use policy outlined in this course. Please refer to the AI use policy section of this syllabus for specific guidelines.  

Pasted Text Attribution: You are expected to compose the assigned assessment in the Rumi application.  However, as some copy and pasting may be required, Rumi allows you to attribute the pasted text from external sources by explaining its origin. Pasting text that aligns with the courses AI use policy is also permitted. Typical examples include quotes with proper attribution, outlines created on other devices, or citations generated using citation management software.

Writing Process Analysis: Rumi records and flags your typing behavior and creates a record of your writing process similar to the revision history in Google Docs. Your typing history is visible to instructors. Rumi will analyze your typing behavior to flag possible plagiarism or AI misuse. NO AI is used in evaluating your work.

AI is NOT used for grading in Rumi. AI and AI detection are NOT used to evaluate your compliance with the AI use policy of this course. Rumi flags writing behavior that may indicate a violation of the AI use policy and it may prompt further inquiry by your instructor into how the writing assignment was completed or your understanding of the submitted work.

Viewing your own revision history. You can view typing and revision history for your own writing.  The writing flags are visible only to instructors.  Use the "review revision history" button in the upper right (it looks like a circular arrow icon). 

Freeform Usage: In some assessments, Rumi allows you to freely engage with multiple AI models, as long as your usage conforms to the course's AI use policy. Your interactions with the LLM will be automatically recorded in Rumi and can be reviewed as part of the assignment evaluation by your instructor. While LLM tools can be valuable writing assistants, please remember that you are ultimately responsible for all content in your submitted work.

AI Feedback Rubric with RumiAssist: In some assessments, RumiAssist can provide structured feedback aligned with the course's grading rubric to support your revision process. Feedback may include suggestions for clarity, organization, and alignment with assignment criteria, while adhering to the course's AI use policy. You are encouraged to use this feedback to improve your drafts; however, you remain responsible for the final submitted work and ensuring it reflects your own understanding and voice.