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Overview of The Fundamentals of Generative AI in Student Research

Description: The academic landscape is evolving rapidly with the emergence of generative AI (genAI), which presents both exciting possibilities and important considerations for student researchers. This tutorial aims to demystify genAI applications and their functionalities, as well as explain prompt engineering, which will help you effectively harness genAI’s power. We explore how genAI can enhance the research process, while spotlighting the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with genAI use in academia, including issues of plagiarism and bias. Additionally, you will gain practical skills in citing genAI content according to ASU guidelines, ensuring academic integrity in your work. 

Learning Objectives students will learn in this tutorial:

  1. Identify the different types of generative AI applications and how they function.
  2. Explain prompt engineering and its importance in generative AI.
  3. Evaluate and refine inputs (prompts) to enhance AI outputs (responses).
  4. Locate and implement citation guidelines for incorporating generative AI content into academic works.
  5. Describe what ethical considerations should be utilized when evaluating generative AI responses.
  6. Explain how generative AI can be used in academic research and identify the risks of doing so.
  7. Recognize and interpret ASU’s institutional policies regarding generative AI use.

Adding LibLessons to your course

To add to your class, copy and paste the text below into a Page on Canvas.

(Please consult your Instructional Designer for additional assistance with adding LibLessons to your course.)

For this assignment, you will be required to complete the Fundamentals of Generative AI in Student Research LibLesson, developed by the ASU Library! To complete the assignment, you will need to self-enroll in the course, complete the modules, complete the quiz with a 90% or higher, and submit your badge to the 'Fundamentals of GenAI in Student Research Badge Submission' assignment as proof of completion and participation. 

Upon completion of this LibLesson, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the different types of generative AI applications and how they function.
  2. Explain prompt engineering and its importance in generative AI.
  3. Evaluate and refine inputs (prompts) to enhance AI outputs (responses).
  4. Locate and implement citation guidelines for incorporating generative AI content into academic works.
  5. Describe what ethical considerations should be utilized when evaluating generative AI responses.
  6. Explain how generative AI can be used in academic research and identify the risks of doing so.
  7. Recognize and interpret ASU’s institutional policies regarding generative AI use.

Click here to get started! Self-enroll link: https://canvas.asu.edu/enroll/9W7G3N

Create an assignment for students to submit the badge to your class.

  1. Go to assignment, Create new.
  2. Assignment name
    • The Fundamentals of GenAI in Student Research Badge Submission
  3. Add the following text as the description:
    • After reviewing The Fundamentals of GenAI in Student Research LibLesson tutorial in its entirety, you will need to complete a 10-question quiz with a score of at least 90% to receive a passing grade. After you receive a 90% or higher on the quiz, download the badge as directed on the syllabus and submit it.
  4. Display grade as Complete/Incomplete
  5. Submission type 'Online' 
  6. Online Entry Options 'File Uploads'
  7. Save.

After students submit their badge, you will want to verify it is correct. The image below is what the certificate should look like. It includes the badge title, the student's name, their ASUrite email, and the date of completion.

 Note: the example is from the LibLesson: APA Citation Style course.

 


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