Section 1: Why Do We Write?
Overview
To begin, we will explore writing as a general phenomenon in Section 1. What makes writing a human activity? Why is writing so hard for so many people? How can we change our attitude toward writing (with the hope of making it easier)? How should we use emerging technologies like Generative AI to help us with writing?
Learning Outcomes
In this section, you will learn to:
- Explain the purposes and motivations behind human writing across various contexts
- Define growth mindset and apply this concept to writing
- Identify common writing challenges and strategies to address them
- Describe the functions of Generative AI and analyze its impact on writing processes
- Evaluate the ethical implications of using Generative AI in writing
- Develop prompts to use Generative AI tools effectively
