When AI content generators started getting popular, students would heave a sigh of relief. The fact that they could generate hundreds and thousands of papers on any content at just a simple click felt too good to be true. Well, the moment educational institutes caught on, they were quick to take countermeasures in the form of the implementation of AI content-detecting software. Now, every paper that you submit has to go through these tools to pass the evaluation.
This might get you thinking, “If I want to complete my assignment on time while avoiding AI, shouldn’t I just hire someone to do my assignment for me?” Well, when a human writer takes on the role of writing, then naturally, the chances of AI content being present in your assignment should decrease.
Or at least, that’s what most students believe.
However, after working with hundreds of students and using both content generators and AI detection software, I’ve come to one conclusion – these tools are NOT reliable! Let me highlight two incidents that I’ve seen recently.
- Incident 1: Student A generated an entire essay using a tool and did some light paraphrasing, and the software used by institutes couldn’t detect any AI in the content.
- Incident 2: Student B wrote an entire essay from scratch, and yet their content was flagged by the software.
So, to summarise, there’s always a chance that an AI detection software will flag any content for AI even if a person has not used tools to generate it.
Now, your institute might be willing to ignore a small AI percentage. However, what’s going to happen when you get a report of over 70% AI in your content? I doubt your professors will be very understanding. So, to avoid this mess, here are some suggestions that you should keep in mind.
Avoid Using Proofreading Tools
Some students hate proofreading their work to the point where they visit My Assignment Help just to ask an expert, “Is proofreading included when you do my assignment?” They would do just about anything to avoid manually going through every sentence in their assignment. So, it’s no surprise that online proofreading tools are quite a popular choice for such students.
However, in a discussion forum, I recently came across an interesting incident where a student’s paper was flagged as it contained 64% AI-generated text even though the student claimed they only used the grammar-checking features of Grammarly and nothing else. Other educators have shared similar experiences regarding the same. It seems that AI content detectors are flagging perfectly human-written content if they run it through Grammarly for proofreading.
So, there’s no other option but to go back to the basics. Either you check your content on your own, or if you’re pressed for time, you can hire a human proofreader from any academic website.
Try to Incorporate Your Experiences
I’m going to give you examples of two sentences, and I want you to tell me which one seems computer-generated to you –
- Sentence 1: The study was instrumental in finding out how badly one’s mental health can be damaged because of anxiety.
- Sentence 2: The study revealed the true nature of anxiety. One can equate it to a raincloud that keeps getting denser and denser to the point where you can’t even see a single ray of sunshine peeking through.
The two sentences say the same thing, but wouldn’t you agree that the second option is better? It paints a picture of something that almost every person has experienced in their lives and connects it to something as abstract as anxiety. Most of you would probably have chosen the first option to be AI-generated.
The truth is that they are both written by humans! Yet, the chances of the first sentence being flagged as AI is higher because the sentence is quite similar to what any tool can generate easily. There’s nothing of additional value that only humans can add to the sentence. So, if you want to avoid your content getting flagged, try to add your experiences, emotions, humour, or even sarcasm into your writing.
Present Your Personal Opinions (with evidence!)
If you’ve ever used an AI content generator, then you’d know that these tools don’t really come up with the generated content on their own. Here’s how they work –
- Add certain keywords or a query to the tool.
- It compiles millions of sources online that deal with that topic.
- The NLP relies on various linguistic models and deep learning to compile crucial information.
- The tool combines all the details that it gathers to craft a paper.
Now, if you go through any AI-generated content, it becomes pretty clear that it’s just a hotchpotch of information with no additional value. This is exactly what you have to avoid when writing as well. Don’t just compile the information you’ve gathered and call it a day. Present your input, express what you think on the matter, and provide evidence that substantiates your points. This will ensure that your content is more human-like.
In Conclusion,
The fact that your content can be flagged by a tool for having a high percentage of AI doesn’t mean that it’s guaranteed that you’ve compromised your academic integrity. Instead, it can also mean that you need to make your writing seem less robotic. Stay away from using vague words. Add your personal experience and opinions, and you should be good to go!
