Writing a scientific article is exhausting. Most people would probably agree up to this point (there's always someone who's a bit odd). First, you have to structure your ideas, then review everything several times to avoid errors, and make sure you express yourself clearly… This is probably the part researchers like least.
Here, AI can be a great travel companion. A tool designed to make our lives easier. The idea isn't for AI to write everything for you while you enjoy a cup of coffee. Think of it as an assistant that helps you work faster and stay on track.
What tasks can AI facilitate in scientific writing?
Okay, here's the question. What can AI do for me? If we're talking about writing, it can be a great help with:
Draft generation
Stuck? AI can help you create a first draft, It has a logical and clear structure. It's not perfect, but it gives you a solid and quick starting point.
Clarity and coherence
Review your text, suggest more direct alternatives, and detect confusing phrases. It's like having a spell checker with a keen eye for science. The mother-in-law of scientific articles.
References and citations
Another incredibly tedious aspect of scientific articles is ensuring that references are formatted correctly. Quotation marks in the wrong place, missing italics… So many things to keep in mind that any help would be greatly appreciated.
Adaptation to the academic tone
It's not just grammar: AI can also help you maintain a tone with that formal and scientific touch, avoiding making your article sound like a popular science blog (although sometimes a personal touch helps; and is even appreciated).
Ethics and responsibility in AI writing
Using AI for writing is tempting, but we must set limits.
- Am I keeping the real authorship of my article? Let's see if the AI is just going to write it and we're still going to claim the article as ours…
- Always validate AI suggestions before publishing
Is a tool that amplifies your ability, but it does not replace critical thinking, data interpretation, or rigorous review.
Best practices for integrating AI into writing
Here are some practical tips to make AI your ally and not your "robot boss":
- Use AI for structure and phrase suggestions, not to write entire sections without supervision.
- Write your version, then let the AI give you an alternative (improved or not).
- Always check.
- Don't lose your personal touch.
- Document the use of AIMore and more journals are asking you to declare whether any part of the text was generated or assisted by AI. Let's be transparent about this.
If you want to learn Integrate AI into your research, in Maxymia We have courses that teach you step-by-step how to use AI to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasks.
Sounds good? Well, that's basically what AI can do for you.
Biotechnologist and biostatistician specializing in data analysis and artificial intelligence applied to research. Founder of Maxymia, combines science and technology to develop solutions and training in automation for the scientific field.
