Basic Prompt Formula

When searching with AI, consider this formula for your initial prompt.

Give [CONTEXT]. Create a [TASK] and specify [DETAILS and FORMAT].

I am taking a world history course and writing a 1,500-word essay on the topic of the zeitgeist of the American Revolution. Please produce a list of primary and secondary sources that relate to the role of women in the Revolutionary time period. Cite the sources for your response.

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Click HERE for a Google Doc version of the best practice guidelines.

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If you need guidance with AI, please see Ms. O'Rear in the library or email allison.orear@charlottelatin.org

Use this tool for the yellow light portions of your history assignments.

Flint History Research Assistant

How to Create a Citation for your Bibliography

Format: AI Tool Name. Response to “Prompt.” Publisher (company that makes the tool). Date of use. URL link to conversation.

Example 1: Flint. Response to “What role did the Catholic Church play in the life of Leonardo da Vinci.”  Flint, Inc. January 30, 2024. https://app.flintk12.com/activities/history-researc-8f164a/sessions/369d7019-a9b7-4a6d-8f5c-ab267b0e5903

Example 2: Flint. Response to "I am writing a paper about humanism and its role in the Renaissance. Please provide a list of examples of artists..." Flint, Inc. January 29, 2025. https://app.flintk12.com/activities/history-researc-8f164a/sessions/b46f7b7b-ce88-4678-9693-131ef78118be

A few more details:

• Include an entry for each new conversational topic.
  • If you ask follow up questions related to the same conversation thread, you do not need to cite each clarifying question. (Example: Be more specific about the themes that relate to humanism). 
  • If you ask a new question about a different topic, create an additional citation. (Example: Create a list of examples of Italian Renaissance artists).
• In your citation, write the prompt up to 20 words.
  • For prompts over twenty words, use an ellipsis before the closing quotation mark. Example: Response to "For this activity, I want you to create a lesson on artists from the Italian Renaissance for third grade students..."
• “Submit Session” on Flint
  • In addition to creating a citation for your AI chat that will go on your bibliography, please click “Submit Session” in the top right corner of the page when you are finished.

Policies Related to Student Use of Artificial Intelligence on Assignments

Student Guidelines for the Use of AI linked here

1. Our standard is that AI is not permitted on assignments unless explicitly expressed otherwise in writing by the instructor. Infractions will be addressed by the Honor Council. 
2. All typed, graded assignments will be written and submitted in a single Google Docs document, which is to be provided by and shared with the teacher. Any writing that is done outside of that document and is copied and pasted into the final document will be viewed as a significant potential indication of unauthorized AI usage.
3. Assignments will be submitted to Google Classroom unless otherwise specified by the teacher. Teachers will use AI-detection software as part of the process of protecting academic integrity in the classroom.  
4. All acceptable uses of AI will be explained clearly for each assignment according to the Traffic Light Policy, both verbally and in Google Classroom. Students are expected to seek clarification from the instructor if they have any uncertainty regarding AI use for an assignment. Students must assume that the default for all assignments is the red light. Any use of AI must be accompanied by a citation in the format outlined by the instructor.

A Brief Explanation of the Traffic Light Policy

Option #1:  RED

No Use: Collaboration with AI software (e.g., Chatbots) is not permitted in this activity.

Option #2: YELLOW

Conditional Use: The teacher will clearly delineate where/how AI may be used. 

Option #3  GREEN

Open Use: Students are permitted to use AI software for this assignment at their discretion. Students are expected to be transparent about usage in a method outlined by the teacher.