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Essay Topics Tool User Guide

The Essay Topics Tool in ClassCraft AI is designed to help educators and students generate thought-provoking essay topics based on specific subjects or themes. It is ideal for assignments, class discussions, or brainstorming activities.

Overview​

  • Purpose: Generate engaging and relevant essay topics for various academic levels.
  • Use Case: Suitable for educators looking to save time and for students seeking inspiration.
  • Customisation: Tailor topics to the subject area and audience level.

How to Use the Essay Topics Tool​

1. Access the Tool​

Navigate to the Essay Topics Tool in the ClassCraft AI app. You will see a configuration panel where you can input details to generate essay topics.

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2. Configure Your Essay Topics​

Fill in the following fields to customise the topics:

  • Subject or Topic: Enter the primary subject area (e.g., "Interesting Topic").
  • Number of Topics: Specify how many essay topics to generate (e.g., 3, 5, or 10).
  • Audience Level: Define the target audience (e.g., "S7 School Group", "Undergraduate", or "HND").

Tips:

  • Use clear and concise subject descriptions for better results.
  • Specify the audience level to ensure the generated topics match the learners' academic standards.

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3. Generate Topics​

Click the Generate button to create your essay topics. The tool will produce a list of topics aligned with your input.

Examples:

  1. The Impact of Technology on Modern Education: How digital tools are transforming learning environments.
  2. Exploring Cultural Identity: The influence of heritage and tradition on personal and collective identity in Scotland.
  3. Climate Change and Sustainability: Evaluating the role of young people in environmental activism and solutions.

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Exporting Essay Topics​

After reviewing the generated topics, you can download them in DOCX format for further use or distribution.

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Example Usage​

Scenario​

A secondary school teacher wants to provide essay topics for their S7 class. The teacher:

  1. Enters the subject "Interesting Topic".
  2. Specifies "3" as the number of topics to generate.
  3. Selects "S7 School Group" as the audience level.
  4. Clicks Generate and reviews the topics.
  5. Downloads the topics in DOCX format to share with students.

Pedagogical Tips​

  • Encourage Critical Thinking: Use essay topics that challenge students to explore multiple perspectives.
  • Tailor to Curriculum Goals: Align essay topics with the learning objectives of the curriculum.
  • Facilitate Collaboration: Allow students to choose or vote on essay topics as a group activity.
  • Support Diverse Learning Needs: Generate a variety of topics to accommodate different interests and skill levels.

Feedback and Suggestions​

At the bottom of the tool, users can provide feedback on the quality of the topics generated. Select Good or Bad and add comments if needed.

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Additional Resources​

  • Explore best practices for designing essay assignments in educational contexts.