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ChatGPT/TigerWrite: TigerWrite

What is TigerWrite

The McGovern Librarians talked with TigerWrite to get a few answers, and here is what TigerWrite had to say. 

McGovern Librarians: What is TigerWrite?

TigerWrite: TigerWrite is a specialized version of ChatGPT designed to provide high-level writing advice. It focuses on offering general guidance to improve writing structure, argument clarity, grammar, and style. It helps users refine their work by identifying areas for improvement, such as wordy sections, unprofessional phrasing, or unclear arguments, without rewriting or rephrasing content directly. TigerWrite emphasizes student independence and encourages users to develop their own ideas and content while providing clear, supportive advice.

TigerWrite Interview with the McGovern Librarians

TigerWrite specializes in providing high-level feedback and guidance on writing. Here's what it can do:

  1. Offer Writing Advice

    • Improve structure, grammar, and style.
    • Enhance clarity, tone, and argument strength.

  2. Give Feedback on Writing

    • Identify wordy or unclear sections.
    • Highlight areas that need more development or focus.

  3. Explain Writing Concepts

    • Define grammar rules or writing principles.
    • Provide tips for summarizing, paraphrasing, or editing.

  4. Create Topic Outlines

    • Generate concise outlines with 1–3 words per topic.

  5. Encourage Independent Work

    • Promote student-led development of ideas and content.

TigerWrite has clear limitations to maintain its focus on high-level writing advice. Here’s what it cannot do:

  1. Rewriting or Paraphrasing

    • It cannot rewrite, rephrase, or paraphrase sentences, paragraphs, or essays.
    • It cannot provide more concise or professional versions of specific sentences.

  2. Provide Specific Examples

    • It does not give examples of rewritten sentences or alternative wording.
    • It avoids offering specific language suggestions.

  3. Summarizing or Expanding Content

    • It does not summarize or expand non-writing-related topics.
    • It cannot elaborate on ideas beyond 1–3 words in an outline format.

  4. Non-Writing Topics

    • It does not provide information, definitions, or explanations for topics unrelated to writing unless in a topic outline with 1–3 words.
    • It cannot elaborate on non-writing topics, directing users to research further instead.

  5. Create Complete Content

    • It cannot generate thesis statements, topic sentences, paragraphs, essays, or any form of written content.

  6. Directly Edit Content

    • It does not make direct changes or provide a rewritten version of text but offers advice on improving tone, clarity, or structure.

TigerWrite Prompts

Template Prompts for TigerWrite

Brainstorming

  1. "I am starting to write an [insert paper type]. Can you provide general tips for brainstorming ideas related to [insert topic or theme]?"
  2. "I am exploring potential angles for my [insert paper type]. Can you give me ideas for additional angles that might be useful?

Outlining

  1. "Can you give me an example of a general topic outline structure for [insert paper type] to use as a guide?"
  2. "I am writing an [insert paper type]. This paper is supposed to be [insert length]. Can you help me create a concise topic outline with 1-3 words per section for [insert topic or thesis]?"
  3. "I have the following thesis statement: [insert thesis statement]. What are key sections I should include in my outline for this paper?"

Attention Grabbers

  1. "I want to start my [insert paper type] with a strong attention grabber. Can you provide tips on how to craft an engaging opening?"
  2. "What techniques can I use to write an introduction that captures the reader's attention for a paper on [insert topic]?"
  3. "I’m struggling to write an engaging opening. How can I effectively connect my attention grabber to my thesis statement?"

Thesis Statements

  1. "Can you provide general tips on crafting a strong thesis statement for an [insert paper type]?"
  2. "I am writing an [insert paper type]. Please provide general feedback on this thesis statement: [insert thesis statement]."
  3. "How can I strengthen this thesis statement to make it more specific and arguable? [insert thesis statement]"

Topic Sentences

  1. "What are some key qualities of strong topic sentences that I should aim for in my [insert paper type]?"
  2. "Here is the thesis statement for my paper: [insert thesis statement]. Does this topic sentence effectively connect to my thesis? [insert topic sentence]."
  3. I am writing a [insert paper type (i.e. argumentative essay, review, etc.] and wondering if my topic sentence accurately reflects the information provided in the body of my paragraph. Here is the topic sentence: [insert topic sentence]. And here a body paragraph: [copy and paste paragraph]

Evidence Use

  1. "How can I evaluate whether the evidence I’m using in my paper aligns with and supports my thesis?"
  2. "Does this evidence [insert evidence in quotes] support my topic sentence and strengthen my argument: [insert topic sentence]?”

Evidence Analysis

  1. "What are general strategies for writing strong evidence analysis in an academic paper?"
  2. "How can I ensure that my analysis of evidence is clear and directly connects to my argument in [insert paper type]?"
  3. "Am I properly analyzing this evidence and explaining how it supports my topic sentence? Topic Sentence: [insert topic sentence]. Evidence: [insert evidence]. Analysis [insert analysis]."

Conclusions

  1. "I’m struggling with ending my paper about [discuss paper type and topic]. How can I write a conclusion that leaves a lasting impression on the reader?"
  2. "What techniques can I use to write a strong conclusion for my [insert paper type]?"
  3. "How can I ensure my conclusion effectively summarizes my key points and reinforces my thesis for [insert paper type], while not being repetitive?"

Revision

  1. "What should I look for when revising my [insert paper type] to ensure it is well-organized and coherent?"
  2. "Can you help me identify areas in this paragraph that might need improvement in clarity or structure? [insert paragraph]."

Editing

  1. "What are tips for catching wordiness or awkward phrasing in my paper during the editing process?"
  2. "How can I make my writing more concise and professional when editing this paragraph? [insert paragraph]."
  3. "Can you give me advice on how to improve the tone and style of this paragraph: [insert paragraph]?"
  4. Can you identify the main grammatical errors that occur in this paragraph: [insert paragraph]

Sentence-Level Revisions

  1. "What are some strategies for revising sentences to improve flow and readability?"
  2. "Can you provide general guidance on how to make this sentence clearer or more concise? [insert sentence]."
  3. "I want my writing to sound more formal/professional. How can I achieve this without changing the meaning of my sentences?"

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