Writing Help: ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools

Bibliography and links, including "must read" recommendations and a list of various AI tools.

A well-organized, regularly updated bibliography.

"The Elements of AI is a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki. We want to encourage as broad a group of people as possible to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods. The courses combine theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace."

Continually updated resource on how large language models (LLMs) like Chat GPT-3 work; what they can do; what's next; implications; and how to live with them. By Boris Steipe

NOTE: to date, the major style guides have not announced recommendations for citation. Therefore, always check with your instructor, supervisor, or publisher for clarity on the citation of ChatGPT and similar tools. Some scholars suggest that you cite what ChatGPT (and similar tools) generates according to a guide's recommendation for "personal communication" or "correspondence." However, many others may object to that approach based on the fact that ChatGPT is non-human and therefore cannot be cited as an author. This links to one guide's recommendations for citing according to the major guides' recommendations around personal communication.

From the USask faculty FAQ page on ChatGPT:

"It has been widely agreed in the international research community that no artificial intelligence large language model tool, including ChatGPT, will be accepted as a credited author on a research or scholarly paper. This agreement has been reached on the basis that authorship carries accountability for the work, and tools like ChatGPT cannot take such responsibility. You could take this opportunity to teach students about authorship practices in your discipline, field, or profession."

"Instructors working with student researchers using artificial intelligence large language model tools should advise them to document this use in the methods or acknowledgements sections. If a paper does not include these sections, the introduction or another appropriate section can be used to document the use. Check with journals commonly referenced in your field. Journals and disciplinary communities are taking positions on ChatGPT that may be informative. You could take this opportunity to learn about any new expectations along with your students and to model appropriate responses to a shifting technology landscape in the discipline, field or profession."

Blog posts on the topic of generative AI and Creative Commons.

What to do and where to get help.

What to do and how to get help.

"Stay informed about the latest developments; Learn practical applications for your teaching; Consider ethical implications"

Opportunities for teaching and learning; current applications and research; and key risks and challenges associated with large language models. Includes a detailed discussion of ethical considerations, including copyright, data privacy, tool bias, and user over-reliance.

"The Sentient Syllabus Project is a public-good collaborative to enrich the discussion and create practical resources as we transit into an era of digital thought."

USask Educatus blog post.

Partnership on University Plagiarism Prevention's page, "created . . . to regroup articles, possible solutions and research on artificial intelligence, plagiarism and academic integrity."

Resources on artificial intelligence in higher education, including a regularly updated section on detection. Note: there are serious data privacy issues with AI writing tools and detection software.

G2 Business Software Reviews. Regularly updated.