Writing Assistants: Grammarly & Quillbot
Simplify academic writing tasks—from error correction to style refinement—with these two user-friendly AI tools, tailored to student needs.
Please note: The tools outlined are NOT directly supported by CITAL.
- Core Features: Fixes grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in real time. Suggests tone adjustments (e.g., formal academic tone) and improves sentence clarity/conciseness.
- How to Use: Upload your essay, report, or thesis draft (supports Word/Google Docs) or type directly in the tool. Follow highlighted suggestions, and prioritise “Academic Writing” mode for assignments.
- Core Features: Rewrites text for clarity, paraphrases to avoid repetition, and offers options to simplify or expand content. Includes a plagiarism checker (basic version) and citation assistant.
- How to Use: Paste your draft, select a mode (e.g., “Paraphrase,” “Simplify”), and tweak the output to match your writing style. Use it to refine rough drafts or rephrase quotes ethically.
Quick Note for Students
- These tools are for editing support, not content creation. Always review AI suggestions to ensure they align with your original meaning.
- Comply with Lingnan’s academic integrity policies—never use paraphrasing tools to copy content without proper citation.
