AI in Action – Field Research Summary

Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Purpose: To review how AI is currently being used in your professional field and create a short, structured summary for later reference and inclusion in your portfolio.

Step 1: Research (10–15 minutes)

Using Google, Bing, Google Scholar, or an AI tool (e.g., ChatGPT, Perplexity), search for 2–3 recent articles, news stories, or case studies related to the use of AI in your profession or area of interest.

Search Tips:

Use search terms like:
- “AI in [your profession] 2025”
- “Case study: AI in [your field]”
- “How AI is transforming [your industry]”
Ask AI tools:
- “Summarize three ways AI is used in [profession].”
- “What are the most innovative uses of AI in [industry] today?”

Step 2: Summarize Your Findings (10 minutes)

In a 200–300 word post, include the following:

Title: “Current Applications of AI in [Your Field]”
Summary: Describe 2–3 examples of how AI is being used in your field.
Insights: Note one thing that surprised you and one potential benefit you hadn’t considered before.
Citation/Links: Provide at least one link or citation per example (APA or informal citation is fine).

Step 3: Self-Assessment Checklist (5 minutes)

Rate yourself on each of the following using a 1–5 scale (1 = Needs Work, 5 = Excellent):

I found and cited at least two relevant, recent sources.
I clearly described how AI is used in my field.
I included a thoughtful insight or reflection.
My writing is clear and organized for future reference.
I saved or tagged this for use in my portfolio.

Next Steps (Optional):

At the end of this module, post your summary to your LinkedIn under the #AIinMyField and #LearnAI-CPTC tag.
Add it to your resource toolkit or use it as a foundation for your final portfolio reflection.