1. Start from your own idea

First write the thesis you want to defend, even provisionally. Ask the system to question you, instead of it choosing the point of view for you.

2. Keep a first draft

An imperfect page shows what you think. Use it to recognise which changes improve clarity and which alter your reasoning.

3. Bring examples you know

Connect concepts to relevant lessons, readings, or experiences you can explain. Do not insert personal episodes invented by the system to seem more authentic.

4. Ask for feedback before rewriting

Useful feedback points out repetitions, logical gaps, and vague terms. You decide how to fix them, instead of accepting a complete substitution.

5. Choose words you master

A technical term should be used because it is precise, not because it sounds authoritative. If needed, add a correct definition and an example.

6. Keep what is specific

Dates, conditions, and differences between authors make a text informative when pertinent and verified. Generic formulas may hide incomplete reasoning.

7. Read aloud

Listen for where you lose the thread. Break a too-long sentence or make a link explicit, keeping the meaning and register required by the task.

8. Keep notes and sources

Track readings, choices, and AI interventions. You will need them to verify the text and describe the process if requested.

9. Declare the help according to the rules

Follow the teacher’s and university’s instructions. The University of Bologna, for example, provides guidance on declaring substantial use of GenAI; it is not an identical rule for every course.

10. Defend the content, not a label

These tips are for writing your own clear paper. They are not techniques to evade detectors or hide prohibited use. The useful question is: Could I explain why I wrote exactly this?

01 / A PRACTICAL CASE

Try it in your session.

You have written a paragraph about motivation in study. Ask to highlight where a connection is missing, then rewrite it using an example covered in class and check the reference in the manual.

02 / THE PROMPT TO ADAPT

Read my draft without rewriting it. Point out three unclear points, generic phrases, and any logical leaps. Ask me questions that help clarify the reasoning. Do not invent experiences, sources, or opinions on my behalf. Keep the necessary technical vocabulary and explain why you think it is necessary.

03 / NOW, WITHOUT AI

The reasoning remains yours.

Explain aloud the thesis of your text, an objection, and your response. If a passage is not yet yours, rework it from the sources.

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