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Table 1 Prompts for Generating Essays

From: Can you spot the bot? Identifying AI-generated writing in college essays

 

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Phonemic Awareness

Write a definition, example, and explanation for the following term: phonemic awareness

Definition: Write a concise statement of what the term means.

Example: Describe a concrete and specific instance of the term. The example can be made up.

Explanation: Provide a theoretical implication of the term or state an important scientific fact about it.

Your complete answer should be 3–6 sentences long. Do not assume that the grader already knows the answer. Use complete English sentences.

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Studying Advice

How should college students study? Name and describe two relevant concepts from the science of learning, instruction, and/or assessment. For each concept, apply your understanding to describe a concrete piece of advice for college students to study effectively.

Your complete answer should be 4–8 sentences long. Do not assume that the grader already knows the answer. Use complete English sentences.