Thesify’s New Features: Your Guide to Academic Writing Excellence

Generated using DALL-E AI on May 23, 2024. 

Key Features of thesify for Academic Writing: 

• Search References Within 200 Million Articles: Access a vast database of high-quality references. 

• AI Summaries of Research Articles: Quickly grasp the main points of any research article. 

• AI Feedback on Your Manuscripts: Receive comprehensive feedback to refine your drafts. 

• AI Writing Coach: Guides you through your assignments with real-time feedback, structured outlines, and in-depth manuscript assessments. 

Optimize Your Research with Semantic Article Search 

Struggling to start your essay? Thesify’s intelligent study assistant, Theo, will find the most relevant sources for you. Simply enter your assignment instructions and a few keywords. This can be especially helpful if you have a general topic you are interested in but are unclear how it fits into a course you are taking. For example, if you are interested in climate change but are taking a sociology course, you can enter keywords like “climate change” and “sociology.” Theo searches our database of over 200 million high-quality references to help you get started. 

 Theo can also summarize articles, providing a structured digest of the main points, so you can quickly decide which resources are worth including. For more tips on effective research strategies, check out Purdue OWL's Research Paper Guide. 

Structured Paper Digests 

Skimming through references can be time-consuming. Thesify’s article digests simplify this process. For instance, Theo can generated a structured review of an article on renewable energy, summarizing its main points, strengths, and weaknesses. This helped a student quickly understand the key takeaways and decide whether to include it in their bibliography. Theo also points you to similar articles. Search our database or upload a PDF to get started. Learn how to maintain academic integrity while using these tools by reviewing the University of Oxford's Plagiarism Guidelines. 

In-Depth Feedback on Your Essays or Manuscripts 

Need reassurance on your essay’s quality? Upload your draft to thesify and Theo will provide an in-depth assessment. For example, one student received feedback on their manuscript about artificial intelligence ethics, including a summary of main points, strengths, and weaknesses. Theo's actionable advice helped the student improve their arguments and structure, leading to a higher grade.  

Get actionable advice on improvements, find similar published papers, and receive recommendations for the best journals and conferences for your work. This smart feature can help you build confidence in your original ideas by highlighting future opportunities and validating your academic efforts.  

Real-Time Feedback and Writing Coach 

Uncertain where to begin your essay? Thesify’s AI writing coach, Theo, will guide you through a proven writing process. Enter your assignment instructions and Theo will help you find relevant references, outline your essay, and develop convincing arguments. Theo has been trained to teach you how to become a better writer while maintaining your originality, much like a one-on-one private writing coach. 

Receive real-time feedback and a final in-depth assessment to ensure your essay is submission-ready. Looking for more tips for your writing process? Check out the MIT Writing and Communication Center’s List of Resources. 

Agile Editing 

Smart Assistance with Theo: Overcome writer’s block with Theo’s real-time writing recommendations. Develop your outline, refine arguments, and improve your writing with ease. 

• Block-Based Editing: Move beyond traditional linear editing. Thesify’s Agile Editor allows you to rearrange paragraphs for a flexible, organized approach to writing. 

• In-Document Notes: Keep track of ideas, tasks, and research directly within your draft. 

• Rich Text Editing: Customize your text, add images, and format your content effortlessly for a polished, professional look. 

Coming Soon 

• Full Versioning and History: Track changes with our comprehensive versioning system. Compare drafts and create a time-lapse video of your writing process. 

• Collaborative Writing: Seamlessly collaborate with classmates. Share documents, provide feedback, and edit together in real-time. 

Maintaining Academic Integrity 

Generated using DALL-E AI on May 23, 2024

At Thesify, we prioritize academic integrity in all our features. Our tools are designed to assist you without compromising your originality. Here’s how thesify ensures academic integrity: 

1. Transparent Assistance: Thesify provides clear guidance and suggestions, but the final input and edits are always in your hands. This ensures that your work remains uniquely yours. 

1. Citation and Reference Tools: Thesify helps you find and cite sources correctly, preventing any unintentional plagiarism. Our database of over 200 million high-quality references ensures that you always have access to credible sources. 

1. Educational Focus: Thesify is designed as an educational tool to enhance your learning and writing skills. By using our AI writing coach, Theo, you’re guided through the writing process, helping you understand the principles of good academic writing and ethical research practices. 

1. Feedback on Originality: When you upload your drafts, Thesify not only provides feedback on structure and content but also checks for originality, offering suggestions to improve and ensure academic integrity. 

As always, make sure you are well informed of your university’s AI-use policy and how to effectively and ethically use AI for academic writing. If you are still unsure about your course instructor’s stance on AI usage for assignments, refer them to our comprehensive guide specifically created for professors. This guide will help clarify any uncertainties and promote transparent communication about AI tools in academic setting 

AI Usage Statement  

In developing our blog post titled “Thesify’s New Features: Your Guide to Academic Writing Excellence,” we employed thesify, an advanced AI-powered tool, throughout the content creation process. Below is a breakdown of how thesify contributed:  

1. Outline Creation and Structuring: The AI helped us construct a comprehensive outline, suggesting logical sections and subtopics, based on our initial ideas for the post, that would effectively convey our message to the target audience. This structured approached allowed us to cover all essential aspects thoroughly.   

1. Content Refinement and Editing: thesify assisted in refining the draft by suggesting improvements in phrasing, grammar, and coherence. It also recommended areas where more detailed explanations or additional references were needed, ensuring the content was both clear and substantiated.   

1. Feedback and Revision Suggestions: Throughout the writing process, thesify provided feedback on how to improve our blog post, pointing out sections that required further elaboration or stronger evidence. This feedback elevated the overall quality and persuasiveness of the article.