AI in Writing and Publishing

Writing and publishing remain central to academic and professional success; yet, the process is often slow and resource-intensive. This course presents AI as an assistant across the full lifecycle of writing: structuring manuscripts, refining language, analyzing reviewer feedback, and preparing revisions. Special focus is placed on using AI responsibly to maintain originality and uphold standards of integrity, while still accelerating productivity. Participants engage in practical exercises where AI assists with draft development, peer review responses, and literature synthesis. The course positions AI as a supportive tool for clear, timely, and ethical research communication.

Learning Objectives:

- Learn how to use AI to significantly accelerate the writing of papers, reports, and grant proposals.
- Apply AI tools to draft manuscripts and address peer review comments and analyze them to identify key areas for revision.
- Engage with a hands-on workshop to improve a draft manuscript or reviewer's report with an AI tool.
- Discuss the ethical risks of using AI in publishing, including data privacy and avoiding plagiarism.
 

Topics Covered:

- AI for Drafting Manuscripts and Reports
- Using AI to Address Peer Review
- Ethical Considerations for AI in Publishing
- Finding and Collecting Research Papers
- Organizing and Managing Sources
- Reading and Summarizing Papers
- Analyzing Gaps and Patterns in Literature
- Writing the Literature Review Section

Key Takeaways:
- AI support across drafting, revising, and addressing peer review.
- Streamlined approaches to literature synthesis and source organization.
- Clear guidelines for responsible and ethical use of AI in writing.

Prerequisites: None