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Writing with AI

Honing Your Critical Thinking Skills

🎯 Objectives

This learning module should take you about 10-15 minutes to complete.
In this learning module, you will:
  • Identify and evaluate AI writing tools
  • Gain proficiency in using at least one AI writing tool
  • Integrate AI in the writing process
  • Critically evaluate AI content
  • Explore ethical considerations and develop skills to detect and mitigate AI-generated bias
  • See the importance of seeking truth as you conduct research.

Overview

Lehi and his family received the liahona to guide them on their journey through the wilderness. It operated on the principles of faith and diligence, providing directions only when they showed true commitment to the instructions it provided.

If you use it correctly, generative AI can be a sort of liahona that guides you, especially when you feel like you are "wandering in the writing wilderness." Like the liahona, generative AI operates on input and engagement--it functions effectively when users provide clear prompts and purposefully engage with the tool. It offers writing guidance, suggestions, and enhancements that help students take the steps in the writing process.

Just as the liahona was an essential tool for the Nephites in their physical journey, generative AI can be an indispensable asset for students in their intellectual journey, helping them find the right words, coherently structure their thoughts, and precisely communicate.

However, just like the liahona, the value of generative AI is unlocked through the user’s effort and intent; it requires active participation and thoughtful interaction to yield the best results.

Elder David A. Bednar, in his January 2024 BYU Devotional speechLinks to an external site., warned students to not allow AI's speed and accuracy to entice them to avoid or circumvent the righteous work that brings the blessings you will need. "There are no spiritual shortcuts or quick fixes. Ongoing conversion requires sustained work. Shun becoming objects that are merely acted upon. Becoming a disciple requires sustained work."

Do the work necessary to learn to use AI as a tool that enhances your journey as a writer and a business professional. Doing so will result in your becoming a Christlike leader and communicator.

Read the following textbook chapter

Watch the following video

MIT Sloan's Rama Ramakrishnan Shares Primer on ChatGPT

Complete this week's assignments

Use the information you learned in this lesson to complete your required assignments and in-class activities.

Canvas Assignments