This assignment, by Heidi McKee, is from TextGenEd: Teaching with Text Generation Technologies in the WAC Clearinghouse Repository.
The abstract from the site explains:
In this project, via a series of scaffolded assignments, students selected and read medical journal articles and then drafted and revised research summaries for lay audiences, exploring, analyzing, and integrating the use of AI writing systems throughout the process. This assignment is adaptable to a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses.
Key Features of the Assignment
- Scaffolded Learning
- The assignment is divided into stages, where students select and read medical journal articles, draft summaries, and revise them, allowing for progressive skill development.
- Lay Audience Communication
- Students practice translating complex medical information into summaries understandable by non-experts, enhancing their ability to communicate technical content clearly and effectively.
- AI Integration
- The assignment incorporates the use of AI writing systems throughout the process, encouraging students to explore and analyze how AI can assist in professional writing tasks.
Find the full version of this assignment at the WAC Clearinghouse.