Engaging with AI in a Technical Writing Course: A Collaboration between a Writing Instructor and a Librarian

Authors

Isabel Baca, University of Texas at El PasoFollow
Joy Urbina, University of Texas at El PasoFollow

Publication Date

11-5-2025

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CC BY-SA-NC

Abstract

After describing our collaboration (a Technical Writing Instructor and a Librarian) on teaching students how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their writing, we will engage attendees by having them reflect and practice with AI. For our workshop presentation, attendees will:

• Learn how a librarian and a writing instructor collaborated to teach students to use AI effectively and ethically in their writing.
• Reflect on how they can incorporate AI in their classroom or workplace.
• Learn how a librarian can help them incorporate AI into their courses.
• Practice using AI and developing their prompt engineering skills.

Our workshop presentation will be highly interactive and will show how AI in the writing classroom can enhance students' communication, confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Attendees will leave with ideas on how AI can be used effectively and ethically in writing. With a deeper understanding of AI-assisted writing, attendees will reflect on the advantages (and possible challenges) that come with using AI as writers and instructors.