Large language models (LLMs) are generative AI systems that can create text based on the prompts you give them and the existing datasets they contain. They can write essays, answer questions, and even have conversations.  Prompt engineering is a technique that helps you make the most out of generative AI tools for writing.

By the end of this workshop, you will learn about:

1. How to get improved results by practicing through activities how to use clear, specific, prompts with sufficient context using Microsoft CoPilot
2. Important ethical considerations in using AI, including being aware of biases in the datasets, ensuring privacy, and using AI in ways that meet academic integrity standards.

For any questions, please contact the instructor at david.rankin@ou.edu or varunsaya@ou.edu.   

Requirements

• Pre-requisites: none
• Software requirements: Browser for Microsoft Copilot
• Registration is: required
• Minimum registrations for workshop to be hosted is 10.  

Accessibility

• Materials
  • The curriculum is freely available online https://osf.io/dsyk8/
• Format
  • This workshop will be offered in person. 
• Scheduling
  • This workshop is currently not on our regular schedule.
  • This workshop can also be scheduled on request. 
  • We have no scheduled breaks during this one and a half hour workshop.  
• Captioning
  • Automatic captioning is not provided by default.  
• Food/drinks
  • Food and drinks are not provided.
  • Food and drinks are allowed in the classroom.
  • Water fountains are available on all floors.
  • Bizzell Memorial Library has a coffee shop on LL1 (hours may vary) and vending machines on LL1, in the hall east of LL118 (the community room).
• Restrooms
  • Gendered restrooms are available on the same floor.
  • Family restrooms are available on the same floor.
• For additional accommodations on the basis of disability, please contact the workshop instructor David Rankin.