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AI in Academia – Professional Assignment

Official Assignment – Presentation:
Using AI in Studies and Academic Research

1. Objective

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation (6 to 8 slides) explaining how a student or teacher can use Artificial Intelligence in studies and academic research, while respecting ethical and academic standards. The presentation must be prepared at home and delivered in class.

2. Content

You can assign a different topic (in English or French) to each student or pair, for example:

  • AI for summarizing a scientific article
  • AI for creating a thesis or dissertation outline
  • AI for verifying sources
  • AI for learning a foreign language
  • AI for preparing an oral presentation
  • AI for comparing multiple articles
  • AI for analyzing a questionnaire

3. Presentation Guidelines

  • Oral presentation in class: 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Slides must be clear, structured, and visually clean.
  • The presentation should demonstrate real understanding and critical thinking about the use of AI.

4. Evaluation Criteria

Criterion Description
Clarity and structure of the presentationLogical organization and readability of slides
Understanding of AI usageAccurate and relevant explanation of AI tools and features
Critical analysis: risks and ethicsReflection on limitations, biases, plagiarism, transparency, etc.
Quality of examples and applicationsConcrete and realistic use of AI in an academic context
Oral delivery (optional)Fluency, articulation, and audience engagement

✨ Bonus points will be awarded to students who present their work in class. ✨

Based on the official assignment document: AI Assignment.pdf