Modernizing the Traditional Writing Assignment: Lessons from One Professor’s Approach at the University of Florida
As generative AI reshapes academic work, faculty are rethinking how to design assignments that foster transparency, uphold learning outcomes, and support student agency. One professor at the University of Florida set out to do just that—transforming his general education course assessment to include AI use, rather than attempt to eliminate it.
This case study examines how a redesigned assignment structure, supported by Grammarly’s Authorship functionality, empowered students to reflect critically on AI-generated content while providing faculty with clearer insight into their writing process.
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This case study examines how a redesigned assignment structure, supported by Grammarly’s Authorship functionality, empowered students to reflect critically on AI-generated content while providing faculty with clearer insight into their writing process.
Download the case study to learn:
- How one professor structured a prompt-to-submission workflow using AI-assisted drafting
- Lessons from transitioning from manual tracking to automated authorship attribution
- What data revealed about students’ writing behavior and engagement
- Practical strategies to encourage responsible AI use in student writing