This assignment, by Walker P. Smith, Cora Alward, Jacob Morris, Lydia Peach, Veronica Pulley, Parker Routt, Kolby Sanders, and Josh Vogeler, is from the the book Teaching and Generative AI.
The summary from the site explains:
This essay shares the findings of a Spring 2023 honors composition course in which students conducted their own primary research project to investigate the uses and limitations of ChatGPT for first-year writers. By experimenting with integrating ChatGPT into various stages of their writing and revision processes, the students identified the strengths and weaknesses of the writing tool. Then, they observed and interviewed faculty as they graded different versions of essay drafts with varying levels of ChatGPT assistance. Ultimately, they found that ChatGPT was incredibly useful for certain small-scale tasks, but posed significant risks, especially for students with less experience in academic writing. They concluded that ChatGPT is a potentially helpful tool for developing academic writers, but must be accompanied with in-class opportunities to practice assessing and revising the writing produced by ChatGPT.
Key Features of This Assignment
- Interactive Writing Prompts
- The assignment includes interactive writing prompts generated by ChatGPT, which help students to brainstorm and develop their ideas more effectively.
- Feedback and Revision
- Students receive instant feedback on their writing from ChatGPT, allowing them to revise and improve their drafts based on the AI’s suggestions.
- Reflection on AI Use
- As part of the assignment, students are required to reflect on their experience using ChatGPT, analyzing its impact on their writing process and understanding its strengths and limitations.
Find the full version of this resource in the book Teaching and Generative AI.