Authored/Posted by: Jeff Gerlach
ChatGPT is a tool developed by OpenAI that can be utilized in academic and research settings. As we navigate the landscape of artificial intelligence, understanding the tools available to us and how to use them effectively is important. This document introduces ChatGPT, describing the basics of what it is, how it works, and some of its limits. It also discusses potential usage in academic contexts, focusing on areas such as writing support, text synthesis, and research assistance. The overarching theme of this document is to encourage use of AI as a partner to thinking, not to replace human thought with AI. Like other educational technologies, we aim to strategically enhance our capabilities.
The following questions frame the content in this document:
- What is ChatGPT?
- What are some effective practices for using ChatGPT?
- What are some academic use cases for ChatGPT?
Full Document — ChatGPT Effective Use (Spring2023) (Gerlach)