Redesign a Scientific Investigation Assignment for Reflective Practice
Purpose: Help me transform a generic assignment into an authentic scientific investigation that strengthens reasoning, evidence use, and reflective practice.
Act as an experienced instructional designer and science educator. Design a ready-to-use assignment template for [Insert Discipline] in [Insert Course/Program] for [Insert Student Level] students who have prior knowledge of [Insert Topic or Learning Focus]. (e.g., introductory undergrad, graduate.) This assignment should be [Insert Formative or Summative] and worth [Insert Assessment Weight]. (e.g., 15% of final grade.) Scope/duration: [Insert Assignment Scope/Duration]. (e.g., 2 weeks, one 3-hour lab.) Inputs: - Materials: [Insert Assignment/Topic or Docs Attached] - AI Use Policy: [Insert AI Use Policy] (e.g., permitted with citation, permitted for planning only, not permitted) Produce a student-facing prompt faculty can copy and run immediately, with these labeled sections: - Assignment Overview - Learning Outcomes (3-5) - Scenario Brief (setting, data/sources, constraints) - Student Task & Deliverables (what to submit) - Process Artifacts (e.g., planning notes, calculations/code/notebook, decision log) - Success Criteria & Rubric Hooks (criteria phrased for rubric) - Debrief Plan (3-5 prompts) Pedagogical and ethical requirements: - Elicit scientific reasoning and explicit uncertainty handling - Require reproducible documentation and proper citation - Embed integrity-by-design (visible process, originality) Tone: academic, supportive, and plain-language for non-AI experts. Before producing the final version, ask me three clarification questions to confirm understanding. Then summarize my answers back to me in 3 bullets. Only after that, present the final output in clearly labeled sections. [Paste syllabus excerpt, assignment draft, or relevant context here]