Writing & Editing Partner
ChatGPT isn’t just a search tool — it can co-write, refine, and polish your work. Think of it as a writing partner who never gets tired of reviewing drafts.
🎯 State your goal 📄 Paste sample text 🗣 Specify tone & audience 🔁 Iterate quickly
🪄What ChatGPT Can Do
- Drafting – Generate first drafts of essays, reports, blog posts, or LibGuide sections.
- Rewriting – Recast text in a different style, tone, or length.
- Polishing – Fix grammar, punctuation, and word choice.
- Expanding – Add examples, explanations, or transitional sentences.
- Condensing – Summarize long passages into concise points.
- Formatting – Turn text into bullet lists, tables, or step-by-step instructions.
📋Examples in Action
Example 1 – Polishing
Input “My paper is about how climate change affect bussiness.”
AI Output “My paper explores how climate change affects businesses.”
Example 2 – Expanding
Input “Add more detail to this paragraph about library research tools.”
AI Output Adds examples of databases, subject guides, and citation tools.
Example 3 – Rewriting
Input “Rewrite this text in a professional but friendly tone.”
AI Output Provides a smoother version tailored to the specified audience.
🎯Tips for Best Results
- Always state your goal: draft, rewrite, proofread, or format.
- Provide a sample of your text so ChatGPT has context.
- Be clear about tone and audience (academic, professional, casual, etc.).
- Don’t be afraid to iterate: Ask for revisions until it feels right.
🔧Try It Yourself
Practice Prompt
"Here’s a draft paragraph about online privacy. Can you edit it for clarity, make it more concise, and suggest a stronger opening sentence?"
Challenge Prompt
"Rewrite this introduction to sound engaging for first-year students who are new to library research. Keep it under 100 words."
Written by ChatGPT. Edited by Peter Z. McKay. [Date]
