Applying Advanced Generative AI Prompting Techniques

This assignment, by Emily Dux Speltz and Abram Anders, is from the TextGenEd January 2024 Continuing Experiments collection in the WAC Clearinghouse Repository.

The abstract from the site explains:

This assignment is designed to enhance students’ proficiency in advanced AI prompting techniques. The primary goal is to transform students who are already familiar with basic AI tool usage into advanced users capable of employing complex prompts effectively. Overall, we have found the activity to be successful in encouraging students to experiment with various advanced prompting techniques in a risk-free setting, allowing them to identify the prompting methods that resonated most with them.

Key Features of This Assignment

Enhanced Writing Precision
This assignment teaches students to refine their writing by crafting precise and effective prompts, improving their ability to convey specific ideas clearly and accurately.
Improved Analytical Skills
Students analyze the LLM-generated texts, comparing them to original content to identify and critique differences in writing style, tone, and accuracy, thereby sharpening their analytical abilities.
Deepened Understanding of Rhetorical Strategies
Through constructing and refining prompts, students explore and apply various rhetorical strategies, enhancing their understanding of how to influence and persuade through writing.