Computers and Composition Jun 2026

Integrating generative AI in first-year writing: Lessons from a pilot initiative

Christopher McVey Boston University ; Pary Fassihi Boston University ; Shuang Geng Boston University ; Sarah Madsen Hardy Boston University ; Matthew Parfitt Boston University
Journal
Computers and Composition
Published
2026-06-01
DOI
10.1016/j.compcom.2026.102982
Open Access
Closed
Topics
first-year composition artificial intelligence

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