Utilize AI in the Writing Process

Instructions

Step 1: First Draft | Persuasive Essay

• Write a short paper (500-750 words) on a given topic related to your major. Do NOT use a paper you have submitted in another class. This will show on Turnitin and result in failure of assignment.
• Choose a topic you are interested in learning more about. Imagine this first draft as more of a Persuasive Essay than a Research Paper. No sources are needed for this draft.
• Need assistance on how to write a Persuasive Essay? To summarize, Persuasive Essays are not necessarily about research, but about a topic you are passionate about and showcasing your voice through that passion. You can write about an item you agree or disagree with that relate to your major, current or future career, or how your profession relates to society. The aim of this essay is to showcase your passion about your selected topic before adding sources that align with that passion. This can be in first or third-person point of view.
• Be sure to use APA format.
• Do not use AI for this first draft writing; if you do, it will impact what you learn in the next part of the assignment.
• Title this document: First Draft-Persuasive Essay

Step 2: AI-Assisted Revision & Research

• Use an AI writing assistant (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to help revise and edit your paper.
• Interact with the AI tool to (You will need to write prompts to ask AI to help you with the tasks listed in 1-4 below):

1. Improve clarity and coherence
2. Enhance argument structure
3. Refine word choice and sentence structure
4. Check for grammar and punctuation errors

• Keep a list of all the prompts you used and list them on one document titled Prompt List.
• Find 3-5 academic sources that align with your paper. Add sources to the bottom of your prompt list (APA Format)
• Need help with writing prompts? Go back to Competency 2 and review .

Step 3: Second Draft | Research Paper

• Review the changes that AI suggests for your paper and make a decision on which changes to make.
• Approach this second draft as a Research Paper. Make sure to include 3-5 academic sources.
• Write this draft in third-person point of view.
• Use APA formatting for this draft. Make sure to include a Works Cited section for your sources.
• Title this document: Second Draft-Research Paper

Step 4: Reflection

• Answer the following reflection questions about this process.
• Your responses should be roughly 200 words for each question.
• Reflection answers should be thoughtful, clear, and provide examples from your process in the assignment.

1. Reflection Question 1: Prompt Design Process: Describe the process you used to design quality prompts in Step 2 in working with the AI tool. Discuss what was easy, frustrating, or difficult in this process.
2. Reflection Question 2: AI Suggestion Evaluation: After reviewing Draft 1 and Draft 2, which AI suggestions did you accept or reject, and explain why? Was AI useful in helping you find sources?
3. Reflection Question 3: Impact on Writing Process: Reflect on how the AI affected your writing process. If you have used AI in your writing process in the past, then how will doing this exercise change it in the future? What was helpful or not helpful when using AI in your writing process?

Submit the Following:

1. First Draft | Persuasive Essay (Word document)
2. Prompt List & Sources (prompts used in Step 2)
3. Second Draft | Research Paper (Word document)
4. Reflection (Responses to the 3 reflection questions)

Copy of Competency 3 Posttest

CriteriaExceeds Mastery

Meets Expectations

Below Mastery

Criterion Score

First Draft – Content and Development

15 points

Paper is well-developed, on-topic, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the subject matter.

10 points

Paper is on-topic and shows adequate understanding of the subject matter. Some areas may lack depth.

5 points

Paper is off-topic or shows limited understanding of the subject matter.

Score of First Draft – Content and Development,

/ 15

Three to Five Sources identified- APA Format

10 points

3-5 credible sources are identified for Second Draft (Research Paper). APA format is flawless.

5 points

2 sources are indentified. Minor APA errors present.

2 points

Fewer than 2 sources are indentified Significant APA errors.

Score of Three to Five Sources identified- APA Format,

/ 10

Prompt Quality and Variety

15 points

Prompts are thoughtful, specific, and address all required areas (clarity, argument, language, grammar).

10 points

Prompts address most areas but may lack specificity in some.

5 points

Prompts are vague or don’t address all required areas.

Score of Prompt Quality and Variety,

/ 15

Second Draft: Improvement of First Draft

10 points

Significant improvements in clarity, coherence, argument structure, and language. All changes are thoughtfully considered.

5 points

Noticeable improvements in most areas. Most changes appear considered.

3 points

Minimal improvement or changes made without apparent consideration.

Score of Second Draft: Improvement of First Draft,

/ 10

Second Draft (Research Paper): Incorporation of 3 to 5 sources

10 points

All sources are incorporated in thoughtful manner, meeting APA formatting.

5 points

Most sources are incorporated, with minor APA formatting issues.

0 points

No sources are incorporated.

Score of Second Draft (Research Paper): Incorporation of 3 to 5 sources,

/ 10

Reflection Question 1: Prompt Design Process

10 points

Thoroughly describes the prompt design process with clear examples. Thoughtfully discusses challenges and successes.

5 points

Adequately describes the process with some examples. Mentions challenges or successes.

3 points

Vague description of the process. Lacks examples or reflection on challenges/successes.

Score of Reflection Question 1: Prompt Design Process,

/ 10

Reflection Question 2: AI Suggestion Evaluation

10 points

Provides a comprehensive analysis of accepted/rejected AI suggestions with clear reasoning.

5 points

Discusses some AI suggestions and provides some reasoning for decisions.

3 points

Minimal discussion of AI suggestions or lack of reasoning for decisions.

Score of Reflection Question 2: AI Suggestion Evaluation,

/ 10

Reflection Question 3: Impact on Writing Process

10 points

Offers deep insights into how AI affected the writing process. Thoughtfully compares to past experiences or anticipates future changes. Provides examples from exercise.

5 points

Reflects on AI’s impact on writing process. Some comparison to past or future use. Possibly provides 1-2 examples.

0 points

Minimal reflection on AI’s impact. Lacks comparison to past or future use. Does not provide examples.

Score of Reflection Question 3: Impact on Writing Process,

/ 10

Submission Completeness

10 points

All documents (First Draft, Prompt List & Sources, Second Draft (Research Paper) with sources incorporated, Reflection) are submitted and clearly labeled.

5 points

Most documents are submitted and labeled, with minor omissions or organizational issues.

0 points

Significant missing documents or major organizational issues.

Score of Submission Completeness,

/ 10

TotalScore of Copy of Competency 3 Posttest,

/ 100

Overall Score

Exceeds Mastery

90 points minimum

Mastery

80 points minimum

Below Mastery

0 points minimum