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Many students want to learn to use artificial intelligence responsibly. But their professors are struggling to meet that need.
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Effectively teaching students how to employ AI in their writing assignments requires clear guidelines—and detailed, case-specific examples.
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Effectively teaching students how to employ AI in their writing assignments requires clear guidelines—and detailed, case-specific examples.
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