Article of the Week #2- Alternate Assignment

What is the main topic of the article?

• The use of AI in medical research

• AI's role in writing college admissions essays

• The history of Georgia Tech

• The impact of social media on education

Which university is mentioned as setting guidelines for using AI in essays?

• University of Georgia

• Georgia State University

• Georgia Tech

• Emory University

What tool do some students consult for help with their essays?

• Grammarly

• ChatGPT

• Microsoft Word

• Google Translate

What is the stance of Georgia Tech regarding the use of AI in college application essays?

• Applicants should use AI to write entire essays.

• Applicants can use AI to brainstorm and edit but not to write entire paragraphs.

• Georgia Tech bans the use of AI completely.

• Applicants are encouraged to copy AI-generated essays.

What did the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in late June lead to in terms of college admissions?

• An increase in AI usage for applications.

• The end of race-conscious admissions programs.

• A ban on AI in all college applications.

• A requirement for AI-generated essays.

According to the article, what percentage of Common App schools do not require an essay?

• Just over half

• All schools

• None

• One quarter

What is the stance of Oglethorpe University on the use of AI in applications?

• They prohibit the use of AI entirely.

• They see it as a powerful tool but want to learn about the applicant personally.

• They encourage students to use AI for all parts of the application.

• They require AI-generated essays.

What is Rebecca Sandidge's goal regarding the use of AI in applications?

• To ban AI completely.

• To villainize AI.

• To teach students how to use AI appropriately.

• To replace human writing with AI.

What ethical stance is taken regarding the use of AI in brainstorming for essays?

• It is ethical to copy and paste AI-generated content.

• It is ethical to use AI as a brainstorming partner.

• It is unethical to use AI in any form for essays.

• It is ethical to let AI write the entire essay.

What does the term "paralysis of the blinking cursor" refer to?

• The inability to start writing an essay.

• The malfunction of a computer cursor.

• The fear of using AI tools.

• The excitement of starting a new project.