Experiences with Writing

While preparing your writing assignments during the current school year, about how often have you done the following?

Very
oftenOftenSometimesNever

Discussed your ideas with a classmate, friend, or family member before starting your assignment Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Received feedback from a classmate, friend, or family member on your plans, organization, or content Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Received feedback from a writing center or tutoring service on your plans, organization, or content Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Provided feedback to a classmate about their plans, organization, or content in their written assignment Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Received feedback from your instructor about your plans, organization, or content before turning in your assignment Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Revised your plans, organization, or content based on feedback from others Very
often Often Sometimes Never

Revised your plans, organization, or content based on your own review Very
often Often Sometimes Never

In your writing assignments during the current school year, about how often have you been asked to do the following?

For your writing assignments during the current school year, about how often have your instructors done the following?

During your time at this institution, have you taken or are you enrolled in a course that introduces college-level writing?

Yes

No

Unsure

Not applicable (tested out, took it as an AP course, etc.)

During your time at this institution, have you taken or are you currently enrolled in a course focused on writing in the style and format of your major or intended major?

Yes

No

Unsure

Not applicable (course not offered, etc.)

A writing portfolio is an organized collection of your work, including a written reflection on your growth as a writer. While attending this institution, have you created a writing portfolio, or do you plan to create one before you graduate?

Done or in progress

Plan to do

Do not plan to do

Have not decided

Some artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Copilot can generate brand-new text, lists, images, and other content based on your requests. While preparing your writing assignments during the current school year, about how often have you used a generative AI tool?

Very often

Often

Sometimes

Never

During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors clearly explained how generative AI tools could assist you in achieving the learning goals of your writing assignments?

During the current school year, to what extent have your instructors clearly explained what would be considered unacceptable uses of generative AI tools for your writing assignments?

For these questions, a writing assignment is broadly defined to include not only written papers, but also lab reports, multimedia projects, blogs, online discussions, posters, PowerPoint presentations, and so on.