For the last 14 years of my career, I worked in an office where writing was a key part of my job. I regularly prepared evaluation reports and communication plans for children with physical disabilities and other challenges that significantly impacted their communication abilities.
I collaborated closely with three other speech-language pathologists. Together, we critiqued and proofread each other’s reports, relying on free grammar-checking tools and Google searches to refine vocabulary and verify grammar rules. Our process was thorough. We discussed each report, offering suggestions for revisions and improvements. While I had the final say, my reports were never just my own; they represented a collaborative effort enriched by the team's insights and expertise.
A New Kind of Collaboration: My AI Disclosure
Now retired, I still write often. While I no longer need rigorous critiques, I still appreciate a second set of eyes before publishing. I’ve found the paid version of Grammarly helpful, but over the past year, I’ve turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for assistance—not just with grammar but also with refining content and improving overall readability. This has significantly sped up my writing process.
AI has taken the place of my three coworkers, offering suggestions and refinements much like they once did. But the core remains the same—these are still my ideas and words, just with a little extra help along the way.
I added a full disclosure statement about my use of AI to my blog. You can read it in the Disclosures tab, where I explain how AI supports my writing process.
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"Writing Assistant,"AI-Generated Image, created by DALL·E via ChatGPT, October 2024; digital image, privately held by Diana Quinn, Virginia Beach, 2024.
I especially like how you explained your use of AI in the Terrell Bryan blog post, including the comment that not everything was accurate but the process was speedier with AI.
ReplyDeleteGood for you including this in your disclaimer. Does AI play a significant role in creating or shaping your content? If not, this may not be necessary. I only disclose using AI if it plays a significant role in creating or shaping my content. Using a disclusure is still a gray area. Many still feel it's left for serious content, like financial, high accuracy content (like research), medical, etc. :)
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