Navigating AI for Writing and Researching Skills

Here is an example of asking an AI tool, in this case Copilot, to help brainstorm:

Prompt

Give me an outline I could use for an argumentative college research paper.

Response

Absolutely! Here's a versatile outline for an argumentative college research paper:

1. Introduction
   • Hook: Capture the reader's attention with a striking fact, quote, or anecdote.
   • Background Information: Provide context or background relevant to the topic.
   • Thesis Statement:  Clearly state your argument or main point of the essay.
2. Supporting Argument 1
   1. Topic Sentence:  Introduce the first point in support of your thesis.
   2. Evidence:  Present evidence such as statistics, quotes, examples, or research findings.
   3. Explanation:  Explain how the evidence supports your argument.
   4. Counterargument:  Address a possible counterargument and refute it.
3. Supporting Argument 2
   1. Topic sentence: Introduce the second point in support of your thesis.
   2. Evidence: Provide more evidence to support this point.
   3. Explanation:  Explain the significance of the evidence.

Here is an example of asking an AI tool, in this case Gemini, to help reword:

Prompt

Rewrite the following sentence to help it flow better: artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing technology that will have lasting impacts on the aviation industry.

Response

Here are a few alternatives:

More concise:

• Artificial intelligence, a rapidly growing technology, will significantly impact the aviation industry.

More impactful:

• Artificial intelligence, a rapidly evolving force, is poised to revolutionize the aviation industry.

More specific (if you want to focus on a particular impact):

• Artificial intelligence, a rapidly advancing technology, will reshape the future of aviation, from autonomous flight to predictive maintenance.

Choose the option that best fits the tone and focus of your writing.