Academic Writing with AI
Master research papers, citations, and literature reviews with AI assistance. Learn thesis structure, academic style, and ethical AI use in scholarly work.
What You'll Learn
- Design effective research questions that guide literature searches
- Use AI to synthesize literature reviews across dozens of sources
- Apply proper citation practices and avoid accidental plagiarism
- Construct thesis arguments with clear logic and supporting evidence
- Evaluate AI-generated academic content for accuracy and bias
- Create polished drafts that meet journal and university standards
Course Syllabus
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of essay writing
- Access to academic databases (Google Scholar is sufficient)
Academic writing is hard. Not because the ideas are bad, but because the process is overwhelming.
You have a research question, 47 open browser tabs, a citation manager that never cooperates, and a blank page staring back at you. The gap between having something to say and producing a well-structured, properly cited paper is where most students and researchers get stuck.
AI doesn’t write your paper. But it transforms the painful parts—literature search, source synthesis, argument structuring, and style polishing—into manageable steps. This course teaches you to use AI ethically and effectively at every stage of the academic writing process.
Related Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Is using AI for academic writing considered cheating?
Not when used properly. This course teaches ethical AI use—using AI as a research assistant, editor, and thinking partner while ensuring the ideas and arguments are genuinely yours.
What citation styles does this cover?
We cover AI techniques that work across APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. The principles apply to any citation format your institution requires.
Can AI write my thesis for me?
No, and it shouldn't. AI helps you research faster, organize arguments, and polish prose—but the intellectual contribution must be yours. We teach you exactly where the line is.
Do I need expensive academic tools?
No. An AI assistant and Google Scholar are enough to start. We mention premium tools where helpful but they're never required.