How to use AI to write a paper faster

[ProPitcher17]

Hey, this will probably sound desperate, but I need your help

I have this massive research paper due in two weeks, but my mental energy is like below zero and I’m thinking about using AI to write at least some parts of my paper or find proper sources online.

After a quick search for prompting techniques and tips, I’m already so confused! The whole thing looks even more complicated than I imagined. Besides, those tips mostly come from content creators, not someone who uses AI for academic purposes.

I want advice from students like me who’ve been there, done that, and can share their experience on how to use AI to help write a paper quickly and with way less effort. You’re my last hope before I turn burnout mode on!

 

[PixelSketcher]

What actually saved me was figuring out how to work with the AI instead of expecting it to do the full paper for me.
Here's how I usually do it now:
I start with a rough outline-just bullet points of what I want to say.
Then I use StudyPro to rewrite and flesh out those points into something readable. It actually keeps things structured and academic-ish.
After that, I polish it a bit and do the citations manually (still don't trust any tool with those ).

It's way less overwhelming than trying to prompt something from scratch. Also, trust your gut: if the AI text sounds off or too generic, you can always tweak it. But starting with something instead of a blank page is a game changer.
You got this! Let us know how it goes?

 

[YogaAndNotes]

I’ve used Copy.ai a couple times just to brainstorm intro paragraphs or reword awkward sentences. It’s not super academic, more of a creative writing vibe, but it does help break the mental block when I’m stuck. Definitely wouldn’t rely on it for the whole paper though