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AI and Academic Writing – STAFF

Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT-4
Online Learning (Synchronous)
AI and Academic Writing – STAFF

This workshop will delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and academic writing, exploring how AI can be used as a powerful tool to enhance the writing process. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of writing as a social practice and learn how AI can be strategically integrated to support their academic endeavors. This workshop is suitable for academic researchers, graduate students, and anyone interested in leveraging AI to improve their writing skills and productivity.

Key Topics:

  1. Writing as a Social Practice: Explore the concept of writing as a discursive social practice, positioning various tools and approaches within the context of developing effective writing habits.
  2. Situating AI as a Tool: Discover how AI can be integrated into the writing process as a valuable resource, drawing from emerging research and best practices.
  3. AI Roles in Writing: Understand the diverse roles AI can play in assisting academics with their writing, thinking, and overall practice.
  4. Working with AI Prompts: Learn effective strategies for crafting prompts that yield the most relevant and helpful AI responses.
  5. Ethical AI Usage: Explore the ethical considerations of using AI in academic research and develop key criteria for responsible AI implementation. Workshop

Outcomes: By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  1. Utilize AI tools effectively to enhance their academic writing.
  2. Adopt A framework for crafting effective AI prompts.
  3. Evaluate the ethical implications of AI use in research and apply ethical guidelines.

Instructors

Dr. Leroy Hill

Director, The CETL, The UWI.

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Online Learning (Synchronous)

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