This assignment, inspired by Ethan Mollick, is from the Mollick’s Substack post “Embracing weirdness: What it means to use AI as a (writing) tool”. The activity demonstrates how AI can be used to simulate reader feedback, apply writing theories, and improve student writing beyond basic grammar checks. By using AI to roleplay readers, point out jargon, avoid passive voice, and incorporate examples, students can enhance the clarity and effectiveness of their writing.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Simulating Reader Feedback
- AI roleplays individual readers to provide targeted reactions and feedback, helping students understand how their writing may be received by different audiences.
- Identifying Jargon and Confusion
- AI helps identify technical terms and jargon that may confuse non-expert readers, encouraging students to make their writing more accessible.
- Incorporating Examples and Analogies
- AI assists students in adding relatable examples and analogies, making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable for a broader audience.
Find the full version of this resource on Mollick’s Substack.