Abstract
With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, students are no longer limited to traditional methods of writing. The emergence of ChatGPT, a large language model, offers new opportunities for students to improve their writing skills. However, many educators and academic institutions view the use of ChatGPT as a form of plagiarism, rather than a tool to enhance student learning. But as the technology continues to improve, detection will become more difficult, and adoption of ChatGPT-assisted writing will become increasingly widespread. So as educators, we need to shift our perspective on ChatGPT and train students to work with this technology. I propose a training model that focuses on teaching students how to use ChatGPT as a writing partner, rather than trying to catch them out for plagiarism. While ChatGPT is no substitute for conducting original research, it can help students brainstorm, outline, and draft early versions of their papers for human evaluation and editing. As long as we are transparent with our students and readers about the use and limitations of ChatGPT, we can use it ethically and effectively. And that’s great news, because despite significant challenges, the benefits of calling on ChatGPT as a writing partner are too significant to ignore. Like the typewriter and word processor before it, ChatGPT is set to revolutionize the future of writing.
Presenters
Ricky MouserAssociate Instructor, Philosophy, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
ChatGPT, Plagiarism, Artificial Intelligence, Writing
