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Prompt Details
Model
Chat - GPT-4o (gpt-4o)
Token size
73 ($0.00365 / call)
Example input
[specific skill or subject]: academic writing skills
[specific audience or proficiency level]: undergraduate students writing research papers
Example output
### Academic Writing Skills: Assessment and Improvement Plan for Undergraduate Students
---
#### **I. Diagnostic Test: Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses**
The diagnostic test focuses on the key components of academic writing:
1. **Understanding and Analyzing the Prompt**:
- Task: Analyze a sample research paper prompt. Write a 150-word response explaining the primary question and objectives.
2. **Thesis Development**:
- Task: Create a thesis statement for a given topic, ensuring clarity, arguability, and focus.
3. **Structure and Organization**:
- Task: Outline the structure of a 3,000-word research paper based on a provided topic and key points.
4. **Critical Thinking and Argumentation**:
- Task: Read a 1-page excerpt from a scholarly article and write a short critique (200 words).
5. **Language and Grammar**:
- Task: Edit a provided paragraph to improve grammar, clarity, and academic tone.
6. **Citation and Referencing**:
- Task: Correct errors in a provided list of citations formatted in APA/MLA/Chicago styles.
---
#### **II. Personalized Improvement Plan**
**1. Areas to Address**
- Based on diagnostic results, classify skills into:
- Strengths (to refine and build confidence).
- Weaknesses (requiring targeted improvement).
**2. Exercises for Targeted Skills**
- **Understanding Prompts**:
- Practice breaking down complex prompts.
- Write summaries of objectives for different topics.
- **Thesis Development**:
- Draft and revise thesis statements weekly.
- Peer review sessions for feedback.
- **Structure and Organization**:
- Practice creating detailed outlines for research papers.
- Compare structures of published research papers in your field.
- **Critical Thinking**:
- Debate scholarly arguments in group discussions.
- Write critiques of short articles weekly.
- **Language and Grammar**:
- Complete grammar exercises on academic writing platforms (e.g., Grammarly, Purdue OWL).
- Write short essays and focus on varying sentence structures.
- **Citation Skills**:
- Use referencing tools like Zotero or EndNote to practice proper formatting.
---
#### **III. Progress Benchmarks**
- **Weekly Goals**:
- Set milestones such as drafting outlines, completing critiques, or submitting thesis statements.
- **Monthly Checkpoints**:
- Submit a short paper or essay to assess overall progress.
- **End-of-Program Benchmark**:
- Complete a simulated research paper (1,500–2,000 words) within a set timeline.
---
#### **IV. Suggested Tools and Resources**
- **Writing Tools**:
- Grammarly: Real-time grammar and tone improvement.
- Zotero/Mendeley: Citation management.
- **Learning Platforms**:
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL).
- Coursera’s “Writing in the Sciences” or related courses.
- **Books**:
- "They Say / I Say" by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein.
- "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White.
---
#### **V. Motivational Strategies**
1. **Set Clear Goals**:
- Define objectives for each writing task, e.g., "Develop a strong thesis this week."
2. **Celebrate Milestones**:
- Reward yourself for completing sections of your paper or mastering a skill.
3. **Seek Peer Support**:
- Join or form study groups to share progress and gain constructive feedback.
4. **Visualize Success**:
- Keep a vision board of your academic goals to stay motivated.
---
#### **VI. Time Management Tips**
1. **Create a Writing Schedule**:
- Dedicate specific hours each day to writing or practice.
- Break large tasks into smaller, manageable pieces.
2. **Use Time-Blocking**:
- Allocate focused time blocks for research, drafting, and editing.
3. **Prioritize Tasks**:
- Tackle challenging sections (like the introduction or thesis) first.
4. **Avoid Procrastination**:
- Use productivity tools like Pomodoro timers or apps like Forest to stay focused.
---
#### **Sample Week Plan**
| Day | Task | Duration | Notes |
|-----------|-------------------------------------------|----------|----------------------------------|
| Monday | Analyze a sample prompt and outline paper| 1 hour | Focus on clarity |
| Tuesday | Write and refine thesis statement | 45 mins | Get peer feedback |
| Wednesday | Read an article and draft a critique | 1.5 hours| Pay attention to argument flow |
| Thursday | Grammar exercises and paragraph editing | 1 hour | Use Grammarly or similar tools |
| Friday | Practice citation formatting | 30 mins | Use Zotero for consistency |
| Saturday | Free writing or journal reflection | 1 hour | Practice without pressure |
| Sunday | Review the week’s work and set new goals | 1 hour | Identify areas to improve |
With this plan, undergraduate students will have a structured pathway to mastering academic writing skills, complete with actionable steps, progress tracking, and motivational techniques to ensure consistent learning and improvement.