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:

Workshop 1: Understanding Generative AI in University Writing

This interactive workshop introduces student to generative AI tools through a writing-centre lens. Participants will build core Gen AI literacy by learning how these tools generate text, how AI writing differs from human writing, and why those differences matter for academic work. The session emphasizes critical awareness, ethical use, and informed decision-making, helping students understand when AI might be useful and when it might undermine their writing and voice.

• May 25 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom
• June 3 from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom
• July 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom

Workshop 2: Purposeful Prompting and Critical Evaluation of Gen AI

Building on foundational Gen AI literacy, this workshop focuses on how to interact with AI tools more effectively and ethically. Students will learn practical prompting strategies aligned with the audience, context, and purpose of their task. Then, they will practice evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, bias, usefulness, and alignment with academic expectations. The session supports students in using Gen AI critically and responsibly as part of their writing and research process.

• June 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom
• June 10 from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom
• July 30 from 2 to 3 p.m. on Zoom