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Summary Reflection Assignment (10%) In this assignment, you will use a summary generated by artificial intelligence and answer questions that examine the difference between the original text and the artificially generated summary. You’ll also consider the role that summaries provided by artificial intelligence play and will continue to play in your academic and workplace careers. Due Date and Submission:  Submit your Summary Reflection Assignment on XXX in Week XXXX at  Your submission must adhere to the rules of Academic Integrity.  All assignments must be submitted through D2L. Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to identify the elements of an effective summary and understand the implications of using artificial intelligence to help us process information. Learning Outcomes and Objectives: CLO 1 Apply a set of strategies to create short pieces of organized, coherent, clear, and concise writing with an understanding of one’s audience and purpose. o Complete stages of the writing process (e.g., prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing, and reflection). CLO 2 Apply critical reading strategies to improve comprehension of text. o Summarize and/ or paraphrase ideas. CLO 3 Apply basic understanding of critical thinking skills to engage with a topic o Respond to a text with valid support by applying critical thinking strategies and reflective practices (e.g., make text-to self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections; ask questions; interpret information; reach logical conclusions, etc.) Instructions : Read the article, “Why Gen Z workers are starting on the back foot” published on the BBC’s website and answer the following questions. In your responses, please use examples from the original article and, when required, the artificially generated summary. Questions: 1. Compare the original text with the artificially generated summary: What are the differences between the two? What important information, tone or detail, if anything, is missing or different?

Respond in point form or respond in a short answer and use examples from the text. Be sure to cite these examples using APA format. In the article “Why Gen Z workers are starting on the back foot,” the author, Alex Christian (2023) writes: “It’s particularly centred around communication,” explains Helen Hughes, associate professor at Leeds University Business School, UK. “It’s things like understanding norms, values and etiquette: Who should you call? How should they be contacted? Are some people out of bounds?” These sorts of questions were once promptly answered in face-to-face settings – a desk drop-by, or quick tag in the office kitchen. Navigating office politics would also be intuitive, based on subtle but tangible cues: fixed seating arrangements tend to indicate hierarchy; body language suggests when colleagues are most approachable. “Social comparison is harder in a remote or hybrid environment – you can’t see everyone around you and get a sense of how you’re doing,” says Hughes. Hughes says this makes even mundane work tasks harder to accomplish. “Miscommunication is easy in a virtual environment; for example, incorrectly inferring tone from an email. There can be a lack of understanding of when to set up a meeting – whether it’s appropriate to wait and build a list of questions, or set up a call each time something is needed.” ChatGPT summarizes this passage as follows: Helen Hughes, an associate professor at Leeds University Business School, highlights the communication aspect, emphasizing the importance of understanding norms, values, and etiquette in the workplace. The lack of face-to- face interactions makes it challenging for entry-level workers to pick up vital cues related to behavior, collaboration, and networking. Hughes notes that the virtual environment makes even mundane tasks harder due to potential miscommunication and difficulty in gauging appropriate times for meetings. 2. Use the example in the previous question. Based on the summary writing skills and strategies we discussed in class, do you notice errors in the AI generated summary (in terms of summary writing conventions? If so, explain what these errors are in a couple of sentences. You might say the AI generated summary:  doesn’t begin with author or main idea  uses exact words  doesn’t cite its source

3. Compare the original text to the summary and explain in 2-3 sentences whether this is an effective summary or a plagiarised summary. Remember to ensure that the summary is properly cited and uses original language. Use examples from both texts to explain your response. From the text: “In some ways, Gen Z employees are thriving in the new world of work. They’ve entered the workforce at a time when flexibility is commonplace, digital communication is ubiquitous and employees have the leverage to ask companies for what they want (Christian, 2023).” Summary: The author of the article explains that people from the Gen Z generation are often doing well in the workplace because workplaces offer greater “flexibility” and they have an ability to ask for “what they want.” 4. Compare the original text to the summary and explain whether this is an effective summary or a plagiarised summary. Remember to ensure that the summary is properly cited, and uses original language. Use examples from both texts to explain your response. From the text: “Ultimately, says James Bailey, professor of leadership development at the George Washington University School of Business, based in Washington, DC, chance encounters with colleagues help build trust, fostering an environment of risk-taking and innovation. “Serendipity is a big part of face-to-face office life that can’t be replicated online,” he says. “Some of our best ideas come from watercooler chats with colleagues – if you want to replicate those casual conversations on Zoom, you have to set up an appointment in someone’s calendar (Christian, 2023). Summary: In the article, the author, Alex Christian (2023) reports that a business professor says that chance encounters with colleagues helps people to build trust and foster new ideas. Meeting people randomly can result in some of our best ideas, but replicating those conversations with colleagues online means scheduling an appointment with them. 5. To demonstrate your own summary and paraphrasing skills, write a summary of the following paragraph of the article. Be sure to include a signal phrase and an in- text citation. “Of course, it’s not the case that every young worker who is at least partially remote is struggling. But for many of these inexperienced employees, virtual work settings can exacerbate new job stress. “Many of these issues are still anxieties for new employees in a typical office environment, but remote working seems to accentuate the

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transactional aspects,” says Hughes” (Christian, 2023). 6. Which statement is the most accurate summary of the article? a) Once Gen Z’ers get back to the in-person workplace, they’ll develop the necessary skills. b) Gen Z’ers are enjoying flexibility in the workplace but have missed out on important in-person interactions in the workplace that help to build skills that contribute to productivity and resilience in the workplace. c) Gen Z’ers are not as mature as other generations. d) An overuse of technology means that Gen Z’ers have fewer social skills. Reflection questions that require critical thinking Respond to 2 of the 3 following questions. 7. How do you feel about Alex Christian’s main message in the article “Why Gen Z workers are starting on the back foot?” Do you agree with his assessment? Disagree? Explain your answer by including 2 specific points from the text or from your personal experience. 8. It is well known that students and employees are busy and often have a hard time reading the texts or information they need to read. AI generated summaries can be helpful in some regards. It is also a fact that artificial intelligence is going to be part of our lives. Consider what the implications are of relying on artificially generated summaries to learn course material, produce responses for tests and assignments, or even to learn information in the workplace. In other words, how do you think using ChatGPT to consume information will impact our ability to complete assignments and tests, get a diploma or degree, or perform in the workplace? Explain 2 implications, either positive or negative in at least 3 sentences. 9. What approach do you think professors should take towards the use of artificial intelligence in their classes? What approach should companies take towards this use? Please be specific and provide an example in at least 3 sentences from either a

specific class you are taking or provide a workplace scenario.

Summary Reflection Assignment SD

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