Hi, my name is Sami Mamun, I am a City College of New York student, and I will be going over the assignment we have completed during this course. For the AI editor, first, our professor gave us a brief introduction to AI use and how we shouldn’t ask if anyone is using it because we know people are using but to ask how we can use it ethically. The professor also reminded us how relying on AI for coursework is very dangerous because we don’t know whether the information that AI is prompting is accurate, whether the sources that the AI is using are credible, or if the AI is free of biases. Relating to AI biases, our professor showed an example of AI being biased by asking what she should eat for breakfast, and it prompted a very Western breakfast, like cereal, which proved to our professor how the AI is trained by high-class white men and how AI doesn’t really incorporate all parts of the world. After we were asked to create an AI script or our write-up plan to analyze what tone or what bias the AI depicts. We were asked to create a survey to gather information about our AI editor assignment and to study the use of AI in school work, and how it could be used ethically, since AI is already being used commonly.

When at first we were tasked with the I-Search project, and when we had to pick a topic for the project, my first thought was to choose a topic that would interest me first and the audience, which is my teacher and my classmates. I know I am very interested in cars and wanted my topic to be related to cars. The main thing that gave me my idea for my topic is that we had to choose something related to technology, and that made me think of Formula 1, which has the biggest technology advancements in the sports industry. And to relate with humanity, I chose a safety device named Halo in Formula. I did a lot of research and found 5 sources relating to Halo. I’ve learned many things from the sources about the Halo that I didn’t know much about. I learned about how much view is obstructed by the Halo, and I learned about how the Halo was being delayed because drivers and teams were protesting against it. After all, it ruins the look of the car, affects the performance of the car, and makes drivers feel more claustrophobic. I learned how the material used in Halo is so strong and how it deforms so little when impacted with very high forces. I also learned how much effect drivers were having physically because of the Halo, and how they had to adapt their bodies to have better visuals because of the Halo’s obstruction.

For the context shift project I created a flyer for my I-Search project topic of Formula 1 Halo safety device. A flyer is an effective and appropriate genre for explaining the Formula 1 halo safety device to an audience aged 18-40 because it aligns with this group’s media consumption habits, attention span, and interest in visually engaging content. The halo, a titanium safety structure designed to protect drivers’ heads, is a technical innovation that benefits from concise explanation paired with strong visuals, making the flyer format especially suitable. The flyer includes bright colors because the 18-40 age group gains interest from bright colors. The flyer consists of minimal information to dissect because the 18-40 age group doesn’t want to write a whole page of words; they want quick information. The flyer consists of an image of a Formula 1 car in an art style because it fits the older age group style of modern art. The 18-40 demographic is heavily influenced by fast-paced digital media, including social platforms, sports highlights, and infographics. Flyers are designed to communicate essential information quickly and clearly, which matches the preferences of this audience. Rather than reading lengthy technical reports or rulebooks, younger adults are more likely to engage with short, visually appealing materials that summarize key points at a glance. A flyer allows the audience to immediately understand what the halo is, why it was introduced, and how it enhances driver safety without overwhelming them with excessive detail. Additionally, Formula 1 fans within this age range often value innovation, performance, and safety, especially in the wake of high-profile accidents. A flyer can effectively highlight real-world examples, such as incidents where the halo prevented serious injury, reinforcing credibility and emotional impact. The genre supports the use of bold headings, diagrams, and minimal text, which helps communicate complex safety engineering in a relatable way. Visual elements, such as before-and-after crash comparisons or labeled diagrams of the halo structure, make the information more accessible to non-experts while still appealing to knowledgeable fans. The informal yet informative tone typical of a flyer also suits the 18-40 audience. This age group responds well to content that feels modern and approachable rather than overly academic or institutional. A flyer can balance professionalism with engaging language, ensuring the message is taken seriously while remaining interesting. Furthermore, flyers are easily shareable both digitally and physically, increasing their reach among younger adults who frequently exchange content online. In conclusion, a flyer is the correct genre for presenting information about the Formula 1
halo safety device to an 18-40-year-old audience because it delivers concise, visually driven, and impactful communication. By combining clarity, design, and relevance, the flyer effectively educates and persuades this demographic about the importance of safety innovation in modern motorsport.