This assignment, by Lillian Campbell, Jenna Green, and Nicole Bungert, is from the the book Teaching and Generative AI.
The summary from the site explains:
This chapter shares context, assignment details, and impact of revisions of a research journal assignment in our first-year writing program at a mid-sized private university in the Midwest. . . . [W]e reviewed our curriculum to consider what assignments might be most vulnerable to AI-generated writing. Our bibliography assignment was an obvious contender, since it focused on summary of individual sources. Thus, we worked with our research librarian liaison to reimagine this assignment, guided by a conversation about learning goals. . . .
Key Features of This Assignment
- Discovery-Centered Approach
- The assignment shifts the focus from traditional bibliography compilation to a discovery-centered approach, encouraging students to explore and engage deeply with sources.
- Critical Source Engagement
- Students are guided to critically evaluate sources, promoting a deeper understanding and more thoughtful integration of information into their work.
- Interactive Learning
- The assignment includes interactive elements that foster active learning and engagement, helping students develop essential research skills in a more dynamic and participatory manner.
Find the full version of this resource in the book Teaching and Generative AI.