Generative AIs are powerful tools which can help you learn, but you must use them honestly, ethically and responsibly. Any work you produce should genuinely be yours.
AI tools can be used as study aids, help you to generate ideas, organise your notes, explain difficult concepts, and check your spelling and grammar.
Below are some examples of prompts to help you use generative AI correctly:
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| Use |
Example Prompt |
Example Response |
| Finding Answers to Common Questions |
“What is the boiling point of water?” |
“The boiling point of water is 100°C at sea level.”
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| Generating Creative Ideas for Graphics and Visuals |
“I need ideas for a poster about recycling.” |
“Consider a poster showing a vibrant, healthy planet on one side and a polluted, dying one on the other, with recycling as the bridge between them. Use bold colours and simple icons to represent different recyclable materials.”
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| Reviewing and Critically Analysing Texts for Validity |
“Can you analyse this article on climate change for accuracy?” |
“The article’s claims about rising sea levels align with scientific data, but its predictions about future temperature increases are exaggerated beyond what most current models predict.”
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| Improving Grammar and Writing for Non-Native English Speakers |
“I wrote an email in English. Can you check and correct it?” |
“Certainly! Here are some corrections and suggestions for your email: [provides detailed corrections and explanations].”
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| Experimenting with Different Writing Styles |
“Can you rewrite this paragraph in a more formal tone?” |
“Original paragraph: [text] Rewritten in a formal tone: [text] The revised paragraph adopts a more structured and sophisticated language, suitable for formal contexts.”
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| Explaining Concepts |
“Explain the concept of photosynthesis in simple terms.” |
“Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water. This process also produces oxygen, which is important for life on Earth.”
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| Creating Personalised Revision Material |
“I’m nearing the end of my plumbing apprenticeship and need to prepare for the endpoint assessment, which includes a practical installation test and a design project. Can you provide me with practice scenarios and design challenges?” |
“Absolutely! Here are a series of practical installation scenarios and design project challenges, which cover key topics like the installation of heating and cold/hot water systems, and innovative environmental technology solutions: [list of practical scenarios and design challenges]
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| Self-Assessment and Practice |
“I’m studying for my T Level in Onsite Construction. Can you create practice scenarios for building regulations and safety protocols?” |
“Of course! Here are several scenarios and questions ranging from fundamental safety practices to more complex building code requirements, designed to test and enhance your knowledge in these areas: [list of scenarios and questions]”
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Jisc, Learner guidance for FE (2024).
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