Unlocking the Future of Writing with Structured Knowledge
How I am preparing the next generation of writers
Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that I’ve been considering for a while that is actively reshaping how I approach teaching professional writing: the power of structuring knowledge for smarter AI interactions.
I recently did a 10 minute presentation for BoodleBox and wanted to expand my thoughts here on Cyborgs Writing. You can see the short version in the recording of BoodleBox’s recent AI convocation. My presentation is at the 1 hour mark.
This isn’t just about tweaking our prompts or fine-tuning our AI tools; it’s about fundamentally rethinking how we prepare the next generation of writers for a world where AI is an integral part of the content creation process.
As many of you know, I teach Introduction to Professional Writing at the university level. For years, we’ve started our courses with the basics: “What makes a good sentence?” We’ve focused on crafting clear, concise prose as the foundation of effective communication. But the world of professional writing is evolving rapidly, and our teaching methods need to keep pace.
