Fix That Bot!

This worksheet is designed to help students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 strengthen academic writing, citation accuracy, source evaluation, and digital literacy by correcting paragraphs that misuse AI-generated text. Learners revise realistic examples to practice ethical attribution, proper formatting, and clear distinction between AI tools and human research sources such as NOAA.

Learning Goals

• Academic Writing Skills (Grades 6-8) – Revising paragraphs to correctly attribute AI-generated and human-authored information
• Citation Formatting – Applying accurate APA and MLA in-text citations and reference list entries
• Editing & Clarity – Improving sentence accuracy, organization, and credibility through revision
• Digital Literacy & Ethics – Understanding responsible use of AI-generated content in school writing

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Design – Developed with real classroom citation expectations in mind
• Hands-On Correction Practice – Students actively fix errors rather than passively identifying them
• Flexible Implementation – Suitable for whole-class lessons, small groups, homework, or integrity units
• Authentic Examples – Models correct citation of AI tools alongside trusted human sources
• Low-Prep Resource – Print-and-use format that works for classrooms and homeschool settings

This printable worksheet helps students build strong habits in academic attribution, ethical AI use, citation formatting, and revision strategies. By working through realistic correction tasks, learners gain confidence in distinguishing AI-generated text from human sources while improving clarity and accuracy in their writing. It is a practical, standards-aligned resource for reinforcing responsible research and writing skills in both classroom and homeschool environments.

This worksheet is part of our How to Cite AI as a Source Worksheets collection.