Assignment Feedback (Pre-Submit Check)

Student reviewing structured feedback before submitting an assignment

Use GenAI to get specific, auditable feedback—then turn it into a short fix plan you can actually execute before you submit.

Integrity reminder: Follow your course rules about GenAI. Redact names/emails/IDs (e.g., [Person_A], [Email_1]). You are responsible for the final work; verify all facts and sources. UVic’s LTSI notes that self-assessment with GenAI is encouraged when permitted by your instructor (LTSI, 2024).

Before you start

  • Have your draft (or a 1–2 paragraph sample) ready.
  • Keep the assignment instructions handy.
  • Redact PII in your draft (e.g., [Person_A], [Email_1]).

Guided examples (keep these screenshots)

A. Text-only assignment

Use Perplexity or Microsoft Copilot:

  1. Gather your assignment instructions and your completed draft (or use the sample below).
  2. Ask for rubric scoring and a Top-5 Fix Plan (see prompts above).
  3. Review feedback for errors/omissions before making changes.

Assignment instructions (example):

  • Include a concise summary of the technologies, teaching methods, or topics from this week’s class.
  • Demonstrate critical reflection (benefits/drawbacks, age appropriateness, privacy/security, equity).
  • Use social writing strategies (hyperlinks to posts/resources consulted).

Sample completed assignment text (example):
“Coming back from spring break, I felt ready to dive back into the semester and finish strong… [keep your original example text here]”

Submitting text-only assignment instructions and draft for structured GenAI feedback
Example of structured feedback table for a text-only assignment

Reflect

  • Did it suggest missing items from the instructions?
  • Any mistakes or weak advice?
  • Which two fixes will you implement first?

B. Mixed-media assignment (PDF upload)

  1. Open Perplexity or Copilot.
  2. Download the sample PDF: sample completed assignment.
  3. Paste the assignment instructions (below), then attach the PDF, then request the rubric scoring and Top-5 Fix Plan.

Assignment instructions (example):

  • Concise summary of this week’s technologies or methods.
  • Use text and at least one other medium (screencast, podcast, video, sketchnote, image, infographic).
  • Critical reflection (benefits/drawbacks, age appropriateness, privacy/security, equity).
  • Social writing strategies (hyperlinks to consulted resources).

Submitting instructions and an uploaded PDF for structured feedback
Example of structured feedback for a mixed-media assignment

Reflect

  • Did the rubric surface missing media elements or weak evidence?
  • Are suggested changes concrete (location + action + why)?
  • What will you update now?

Self-check (2 min)

  • Did I verify facts and add/format citations?
  • Does my draft now match length and format requirements?
  • If GenAI was used, did I include a short attribution if required?

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