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Automated Question and Essay Generation Tool

This tool is designed to automatically generate educational materials such as multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, essay questions, and sample essays. It leverages the power of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 to create high-quality content based on user-provided text and topics.

Features

  • Generate multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and essay questions from PDF or TXT files.
  • Create custom sample essays based on user-inputted topics.
  • Easy file upload and content extraction.
  • Test the connection to the OpenAI API.
  • Configurable via environment variables.

Requirements

  • Python 3.7 or higher
  • OpenAI API Key
  • Internet connection

Installation, Usage, Contributing, and License

# 1. Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/repo-name.git
cd repo-name

# 2. Create and Activate a Virtual Environment
python -m venv env
source env/bin/activate  # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

# 3. Install the Required Packages
pip install -r requirements.txt

# 4. Set Up Environment Variables
# Create a `.env` file in the root of your project and add the following:
echo "OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key" >> .env
echo "BASE_URL=https://api.openai.com/v1" >> .env

# 5. Run the Application
streamlit run app.py

# 6. Upload a File
# - Upload a PDF or TXT file to generate questions.
# - View the extracted content from the file.

# 7. Generate Questions
# - Click the buttons to generate multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, or essay questions.
# - Alternatively, use the "Generate All Questions" button to create all types at once.

# 8. Generate a Sample Essay
# - Enter an essay topic in the provided text box.
# - Click "Generate Sample Essay" to create a well-crafted essay based on your topic.

# 9. Test API Connection
# - Click "Test API Connection" to ensure the application can communicate with the OpenAI API.

# 10. Contributing
# Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit a pull request for any changes.

# 11. License
# This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.

Now, the entire setup, usage instructions, contribution guidelines, and license information are all included in one code block for easy reference and execution.

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This software is an automated question generation and essay creation tool designed for educational purposes. It allows users to upload text files (PDF or TXT) and automatically generates multiple-choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and essay questions based on the content.

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