This assignment is by Joanne Lipman and is included on the AI Teaching Examples on the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning website.
This assignment asks students to generate, fact-check, and improve an AI-written op-ed. Students prompt AI to write a 750-word op-ed, conduct a thorough fact-check and critique, and then rewrite the op-ed with accurate sources and improved arguments.
Key Features of This Assignment
- AI-Generated Op-Ed
- Students use ChatGPT or Copilot to create a 750-word op-ed on a chosen topic, including an appendix of all prompts used, to practice generating content and exploring different writing styles.
- Fact-Checking and Critique
- Students perform a detailed fact-check and critique of the AI-generated op-ed, evaluating the accuracy of sources, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and highlighting logical flaws, enhancing their analytical and research skills.
- Rewriting with Sources
- Students rewrite the op-ed, incorporating accurate sources and addressing identified issues, to produce a more compelling and logically sound argument, improving their writing and critical thinking abilities.
Find the full version of this resource on the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning Box site.