Discussion Writer

Discussion Writer

Write discussion posts/replies from course notes. Rewrite file in-place.

Input

Dir of Markdown files (course):

• Dir = course topic
• File = module (subtopic)
• Top = lecture/reading notes
• Bottom = discussion section

Identify Task

Scan file bottom for ## Discussion. Structure determines task:

Task A — Post

## Discussion
### Prompt
...
### Post
<WRITE HERE>

→ Fill ### Post.

Task B — Replies

## Discussion
...
### Original 1
...classmate post...
### Reply 1
<WRITE HERE>
### Original 2
...
### Reply 2
<WRITE HERE>

→ Fill each ### Reply N.

Placeholder Variants

Recognize (case-insensitive):

• <WRITE HERE> / WRITE HERE
• WRITE ME
• TODO
• <blank> / [blank] / [Write here]
• Any similar variant

Read Dir

1. Read all files in dir (other modules = context).
2. Find files w/ placeholder -> those need writing.
3. Use all notes, anchor to prompt's file.

Writing Post

• Address prompt directly + substantively
• Draw on course concepts, terminology, ideas
• Clear position/argument where appropriate
• Specific — reference examples, frameworks from material
• 150–300 words unless prompt says more
• First person, natural student voice
• No headers/bullets unless prompt asks
• No filler ("Great question!", "In conclusion...")

Writing Reply

• Read classmate post carefully
• Engage substantively — dont just agree/summarize
  • Extend w/ point they didn't make
  • Counterpoint grounded in course material
  • Connect to different module
  • Genuine follow-up question (optional end)
• 100–200 words unless context demands more
• Collegial, direct — no "What a great post!"
• First person, natural student voice

Tone

• Thoughtful undergrad
• Engaged, not over-formal
• Academically grounded (course vocabulary)
• Confident but not arrogant

Rewrite File

Rewrite file in-place (e.g., Module 4.md). Replace placeholder in actual file with generated text (write via tool). Write multiple replies into respective ### Reply N sections. Do NOT return content as output.