Assignment task:
Not too long ago, artificial intelligence seemed like fodder for science fiction. Today, AI tools continue to become more commonplace in everyday life. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Bard, and others have become easily accessible tools for answering questions, suggesting writing approaches, and more. But with great power comes great responsibility, and users of such AI tools should do so responsibly and ethically.
In this Assignment, we look at the responsible and ethical use of one of these tools, ChatGPT, as a tool to augment your academic research. The core objective is to enhance your learning experience, and help you recognize and avoid any forms of academic dishonesty. ChatGPT will serve as a pivotal academic resource for you throughout this Assignment.
You'll explore how to leverage AI-driven insights to complement your research and writing, rather than replacing the critical thinking and analysis that form the backbone of scholarly work. This Assignment is not just about learning to use a new tool; it's about integrating it into your academic toolkit in a way that respects and upholds the principles of academic integrity and intellectual growth.
Resources:
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Readings:
All Poetry. (n.d.). All watched over by machines of loving grace.
Winn, Z. (2023, June 15). If art is how we express our humanity, where does AI fit in? MIT News.
Zylinska, J. (2023, July 13). Art in the age of artificial intelligence. Science.
TED. (2023, August 25). How AI art could enhance humanity's collective memory | Refik Anadol | TED [YouTube Video].
TED. (2023, August 11). In the age of AI art, what can originality look like? | Eileen Isagon Skyers | TED [YouTube Video].
Walden AI Course Resource
Online Resource
ChatGPT (or other free AI tool, such as Google Bard)
Documents
Undergraduate Writing Template (Word document)
How to Access ChatGPT
To complete this Assignment, you will follow a series of steps, culminating in a written reflection. Note that while you can use other AI tools, such as Google Bard, the instructions below are specific to ChatGPT.