The “AI Sandwich” Assignment

This assignment (backup link), by Jon Ippolito, is from the Still Water Lab blog.

In this assignment, students write a text with AI assistance, followed by revising it without AI, and finally reflecting on the process. This assignment enhances their understanding of AI’s role in writing and develops critical thinking about AI-generated content.

Key Features of This Assignment

Writing with AI
Students begin by creating a text using AI tools, which helps them explore the capabilities and limitations of AI in generating coherent content.
Revision without AI
Students then revise the AI-generated text independently, enhancing their skills in critical analysis and improving the quality of the writing through human insight.
Reflective Analysis
The assignment concludes with a reflection on the differences between AI-generated and human-revised texts, fostering a deeper understanding of the writing process and the impact of AI on writing.