Adapted from Write What Matters by Liza Long, Amy Minervini, and Joel Gladd. Part of MyEssayFeedback.ai's Critical AI Literacy resources.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Claude are transforming writing instruction in higher education. There's no consensus on how these tools should be used — or whether they should be used at all. Some students and faculty avoid generative AI entirely. Others are unfamiliar with available tools. Some are embracing AI and experimenting actively. Regardless of where you stand, everyone is feeling the impact.
This guide does not tell students or instructors how they should use large language models in their writing process. A critical approach is important because tools like ChatGPT struggle with accuracy and hallucination, foster bias, and can become a substitute for thinking. Students should become familiar with their institution's and instructor's AI policies.
An accessible introduction to writing with AI for first-year college students. Students will: understand how LLMs like ChatGPT generate text, understand the limitations, risks, and ethical considerations, explore the range of AI platforms that assist writing, learn how to prompt LLM chatbots, and become familiar with how to cite generative AI.