Read the article "POV: Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Writing at the University: Let's Embrace It." and then decide how you want to respond to it. Choose one of the following ways.
- Skeptic, challenging the author
- Reflector, thinking about how the reading applies to you and others
- Validator, supporting the author
- Extender, applying the author's principles to future situations
Descriptions of these roles are found below. Once you've decided, make your initial post under the appropriate thread (Skeptic, Reflector, Validator, or Extender).
Skeptic – Challenge some items in the reading. Be specific about what you disagree with and provide substantive evidence (logic, examples, or even research). Here's a way to start your post: "I disagree with many points in the editorial because…"
Reflector – Think about the concepts set forth in the reading as they relate to your own experiences or those of others. Be specific about your observations, explaining how you have reached your conclusions. Here's a way to start your post: "Reading this article makes me think of a class I took a month ago…"
Validator – Support some items in the reading. Be specific about which points you agree with, explaining why you do. Provide evidence. Here's a way to start your post: "I agree with many of the author's points, such as…"
Extender – Show how the concepts might be applied in future situations. You may focus on both positive and negative ramifications. Be specific as you extend the conversation. Here's a way to start your post: "This editorial made me wonder how the concepts might be applied to…"