AI Writing Partnership Guide

What AI Can Do:

Help overcome writer's block by generating ideas
Suggest alternative word choices and phrases
Provide examples of different writing styles
Offer plot or character development suggestions
Help with brainstorming and outlining
Identify areas for improvement in your drafts

What AI Cannot Do:

Create truly original ideas from personal experience
Understand deep emotional or cultural nuances
Replace your unique voice and perspective
Make creative decisions for you
Write authentically about your life experiences
Take responsibility for your work

Part 2: The Golden Rules of AI Writing Partnership

Start with YOUR ideas first - don't let AI do your initial thinking
Use AI for specific challenges, not to write entire sections
Always significantly revise AI suggestions to match your voice
Never copy and paste AI text directly into your work
Maintain creative control - YOU are the author
Document when and how you used AI assistance
Be transparent about AI use with teachers and readers
Consider whether AI genuinely improves your writing

Part 3: Effective Prompt Crafting

❌ Poor Prompt Examples:

"Write a story about friendship"
"Give me ideas"
"Write the next paragraph"
"Make my writing better"

Why these are ineffective: Too vague, asking AI to do your creative work, no specific guidance

✓ Strong Prompt Examples:

"Suggest three unique obstacles a character afraid of heights might face while rock climbing"
"What are five vivid sensory details I could use to describe a thunderstorm?"
"I'm writing dialogue between two characters arguing about honesty. Suggest different ways one character might deflect the conversation"
"What are some unexpected ways a small lie might escalate in a realistic high school setting?"

Why these work: Specific requests, asking for inspiration not complete writing, focused on particular writing challenges

Part 4: AI Collaboration Documentation Log

Instructions: Each time you use AI during your writing process, record the details below. This helps you reflect on your creative process and demonstrates academic integrity.

Time	What I Needed Help With	Prompt I Used	AI Suggestion	How I Used/Adapted It	Helpful? (Y/N)

Part 5: Voice Check - Keeping YOUR Writing Authentic

After using AI assistance, ask yourself these questions:

Does this writing sound like me?
Could I explain every choice I made in this piece?
Did I add personal insights that AI couldn't provide?
Have I revised AI suggestions enough to make them my own?
Would I be comfortable reading this aloud to the class?
Does this represent my ideas and creativity?

💡 The Authenticity Test: Read your work aloud. If anything sounds "off" or unlike your usual voice, revise it until it feels genuine.

Part 6: Ethical Guidelines I Will Follow

Sign your commitment to ethical AI use:

I commit to using AI as a writing partner in ethical ways by:

Being transparent about my use of AI tools
Never submitting AI-generated text as my original work
Using AI for inspiration and support, not as a replacement for my creativity
Significantly revising any AI suggestions to match my voice
Giving credit where it's due and following my teacher's guidelines
Taking full responsibility for the final work I submit

Student Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _______________

Part 7: Reflection Questions

After completing your writing assignment, reflect on your AI partnership:

1. How did AI help you in your creative process? Be specific.

2. What limitations of AI did you notice while working?

3. Did using AI make your writing better, worse, or just different? Explain.

4. How did you maintain your own voice while using AI suggestions?

5. Would you use AI this way in future writing projects? Why or why not?

AI Writing Partnership Guide

Part 1: Understanding AI as Your Writing Partner

What AI Can Do:

What AI Cannot Do:

Part 2: The Golden Rules of AI Writing Partnership

Part 3: Effective Prompt Crafting

Part 4: AI Collaboration Documentation Log

Part 5: Voice Check - Keeping YOUR Writing Authentic

Part 6: Ethical Guidelines I Will Follow

Part 7: Reflection Questions