Gen AI and Writing

Want help understanding the opportunities and risks of AI in your writing process? This workshop introduces students to the responsible and strategic use of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others in academic contexts. You'll explore how generative AI can support different stages of the writing process from brainstorming to revision, while also critically examining the ethical and academic risks involved.

Ideal for: Courses where you are expected to engage with AI tools or where you're concerned about academic integrity and the writing process.

Audience: Undergraduate and Graduate

Sessions:

Building Your Gen AI Literacy

Curious about ChatGPT, Copilot, and other AI tools? This interactive workshop explores what generative AI is, how it differs from other forms of AI, and what it means for your learning and writing. Through discussion and hands-on activities, you'll examine the differences between AI-generated text and human writing, consider how AI can shape your unique voice as a writer, and explore the academic, social, and environmental impacts of these tools. Whether you use GenAI regularly or avoid it altogether, you'll leave better equipped to make informed decisions about AI in your university work.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom
  • Thursday, Oct. 22 from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom

Making Smart Decisions About Gen AI Throughout the Writing Process

Should you use AI to help with your writing? The answer depends on what you're trying to accomplish. In this interactive workshop, you'll explore how generative AI can support or interfere with learning at different stages of the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting to revising and polishing. Through real-world scenarios and hands-on activities, you'll learn how to evaluate the benefits, risks, and limitations of AI tools and develop a practical framework for making informed decisions about when, why, and how to use them. Leave with greater confidence in your writing process and your ability to use AI responsibly while staying accountable for your own learning.

  • Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom
  • Thursday, Oct. 29 from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom

Crafting Strong Prompts & Evaluating Gen AI Responses

Getting useful results from AI takes more than typing a quick question. In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to write effective prompts, critically evaluate AI-generated content, and use generative AI in ways that support rather than replace your thinking. Through hands-on activities, you'll explore strategies for fact-checking AI outputs, identifying misinformation and bias, and acknowledging AI use responsibly in academic work. Whether you're new to AI or already using it regularly, this workshop will help you become a more informed, ethical, and confident user of AI tools in your writing and research.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom
  • Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom

Modules

As a student, knowing what to do with gen AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Copilot can be tricky. You may have concerns about academic misconduct, plagiarism, and questions about the ethical implications of using gen AI chatbots in your coursework. These are worthy concerns, and it is worth taking time to learn more about how gen AI tools work and appropriate ways to approach them in your coursework.

These three modules work together to help you learn effective and ethical ways to approach gen AI chatbots in your coursework. Each module addresses a question you might be asking yourself:

By completing these modules through the Self-Registration on MyLearningSpace, you’ll build your gen AI literacy skills as a student in university. The links above are previews of the modules only.

If you have any questions about the content you learn, you can contact the Library, or Student Success at studentsuccess@wlu.ca.