Using Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools – For example Jenni AI and SciSpace
Dedicated Artificial Intelligence Writing Tools – For example Jenni AI and SciSpace
People, including students, often resort to risky shortcuts, particularly when they’re pressed for time, under stress, or juggling multiple priorities. However, as a student, it is essential to act with integrity and carefully follow all assessment task guidelines.
Under NO circumstances should you use dedicated AI Writing Tools unless your unit coordinator has explicitly approved their use.
In your professional life, AI Writing Tools will likely play a significant role, and several of your units will encourage you to explore these tools thoughtfully. For example, tools like Jenni AI and SciSpace are widely used for both research and writing support, offering advanced features far beyond standard text generators.
For a concise and comprehensive review of these platforms, Marek Kiczkowiak’s video provides an excellent 15-minute overview of their current capabilities and distinctions:
“If I Had to Pick One AI Tool for Research, I’d Choose This”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8p65c19fgs
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Jenni AI vs SciSpace
01:41 – SciSpace's Advanced Features: Chat with PDFs & Literature Review
02:22 – Comparing AI Writers: Jenni vs SciSpace
03:15 – Outline Builder: Simplicity vs. Detail
03:51 – Jenni's Detailed Outline and References
04:55 – AI Writing Features: Jenni vs SciSpace
06:47 – Citing Sources: SciSpace vs Jenni
08:42 – Literature Review in SciSpace
09:28 – Exploring SciSpace's Power in Summarizing Research Papers
10:00 – SciSpace’s Chat Feature, Concept Finder, and AI Detection
15:18 – Conclusion: Which Tool is the Clear Winner?
These tools allow even moderately tech-savvy users to produce well-organised, high-quality work efficiently. However, AI-generated content, while polished, may lack the depth and insight expected by experienced readers.
This can be a pitfall for students, as AI-generated writing often appears impressive to novices, but expert reviewers/markers instantly notice the weaknesses in logic, relationships and/or conceptual understanding.
To maximize the benefits of these tools, a strong understanding of your subject matter is crucial. This includes not only knowledge of the topic but also an understanding of how concepts interrelate within that particular discipline area. This knowledge and expertise requires you not to take shortcuts and delve deeper into the processes planning and research.
Ethical Use of AI in Academic Writing
The increasing prevalence of AI tools, the temptation to use them and the consequences of receiving an allegation of academic misconduct underscores the importance of using AI tools ethically. Dr. Amina Yonis addresses this in her video,
“How to Avoid Being Flagged When Using AI | How To Get a Low Turnitin Similarity Score”
Her emphasis on using AI tools responsibly and ensuring students cite genuinely reviewed sources is aligned with our UNE academic standards.
However, her content in other videos occasionally veers into less advisable territory, with videos on techniques to circumvent detection, for example.
“How To Paraphrase Using AI Without Getting Detected”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpAYTQdFYfQ
Her full channel is a typical smorgasbord of advice (both good and bad)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjeLMn5LUF34phw_07-3Yz2FsxA_LWse1
Dr. Yonis, an entrepreneur offering academic writing services, occasionally emphasizes important caveats to her audience:
- Always check what your university allows you to use.
- Always ensure you have read the original sources of information.
- Take thorough notes throughout your research process (as you may need them - see 6)
- Avoid using AI to generate text for assignments.
- Do not rely on citations or references provided by AI tools.
- Keep clear evidence of your writing process to safeguard against potential academic misconduct allegations.
These are important points – and you should follow this advice to stay safe!