L09: AI and academic writing

In this session, you will learn more about how AI has changed the “business” of academic writing, how it practically helps us but also how to use it carefully.

Things we cover in this session

Looking at general ideas

Looking at specific tools

Reflecting on ethical issues

Analyzing tips how to use AI

Things you need for this session

W09-1: Using AI for Academic Writing

Things to take home from this session

At the end of this session, you should be able to

make an informative choice for a useful AI tool

realize the benefits and pitfalls of AI tools

formulate better prompts

Slides

AI and academic communication

Extras

If you want to know more about the development of AI in connection to writing and higher education, read this article from Public Services Quarterly / Technology, vol. 19, 2023.

PC Guide ChatGPT and Plagiarism, see here.

Referencing ChatGPT, see here.

How to write good prompts, see here.

See this page.

Citing ChatGPT: video.

Hungry Minds

This helps you to reflect on the do’s and don’ts for researchers: editage insights