Understanding the assignment

Examples: translating the assignment into another language, providing steps to complete assignment, explaining key concepts, producing example output

Ideation and brainstorming

Examples: ideas for readings, thinking through essay design or analysis choices, suggesting concepts and topics to include.

Coding assistance

Examples: debugging, analysis code, data cleaning, vibe coding, creating a working prototype

Analytical support

Examples: thematic or statistical analysis, suggestions for data visualisations, suggestions for perspectives to look at or research to read

Writing and drafting

Examples: drafting text; restructuring content; producing first‑pass text.

Figures and tables

Examples: generating or revising figures or tables; transforming text or data into visual summaries.

Language editing and proofreading

Examples: paraphrased sentences, improved grammar, condensed text

Getting formative feedback

Examples: writing tips, feedback on drafts against marking criteria