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Comprehensive Final Assignment: Prompt Engineering Exercise and Reflective Essay
Objective: Engage in a prompt engineering exercise with ChatGPT to explore literary theory. Use the insights gained to inform a reflective essay on the relevance and impact of studying critical theory alongside literature.
Part 1: Prompt Engineering Exercise with ChatGPT
Instructions:
Conducting the Exercise:
Start by initiating a detailed conversation with ChatGPT focused on exploring various aspects of literary theory.
Develop at least 10 prompts (bare minimum) that critically examine different theoretical perspectives studied in class, their applications, and their impacts.
Documenting the Conversation:
Record your conversation by taking clear and legible screenshots of the entire dialogue or copy and paste the conversation into a document.
Save this document as a PDF to preserve the conversation formatting.
Reflection on the Exercise:
After completing the conversation, write a reflection on the insights you gained, how they might influence your understanding of literary theory, and their application to literature.
Reflect on what this exercise has taught you about prompt engineering and the ethical uses of AI.
Part 2: Reflective Essay on Literary Theory
Instructions:
Essay Focus:
Use the insights from your prompt engineering exercise to compose a reflective essay on the significance of studying literary and critical theory alongside literature.
Incorporate specific examples and insights from your prompt engineering exercise and discussions from our course.
Writing Guidelines:
Target an essay of 1000-1500 words.
Structure your essay into an introduction, body, and conclusion sections, providing a thorough analysis and discussion.
Conclude with your personal stance on the value of studying literary theory.
Include your word count at the end of the essay. In your conclusion paragraph, mention the word Frankenstein.
Submission Instructions:
Part 1 (Prompt Engineering Conversation): Upload the PDF of your conversation to the designated platform (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) and share the file or link with me by including my email address in the sharing settings. Alternatively, submit the document through our Learning Management System if applicable.
Part 2 (Reflective Essay): Submit your essay as a separate document alongside your conversation PDF.
Rubric for Final Assignment:
Prompt Engineering Exercise (50 Points):
Depth and complexity of prompts (25 points)
Quality of documentation and depth of reflective insights (25 points)
Reflective Essay (100 Points):
Integration and depth of insights (30 points)
Clarity, structure, and argumentation of essay (30 points)
Originality and depth of personal reflection (30 points)
Grammar and style (10 points)
Overall Engagement and Honesty (50 points):
Engagement with the task and process (25 points)
Honesty and authenticity in personal reflections (25 points)
Integrity and Authenticity:
I will use GPTZero and other AI detection software to ensure the honesty and authenticity of your submissions. It’s important that your work is original.
AI tools like ChatGPT are permitted to edit and revise your original work. Grammarly, Quillbot, Gemini, and ClaudeAI are also acceptable for improving your writing.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate the ability to use AI tools for academic research and exploration of literary theory.
Synthesize insights from AI engagement into a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between literary theory and literature.
Exhibit critical thinking and reflective skills in a comprehensive essay.
Engage in self-reflection and articulate a personal viewpoint on studying literary theory.
