We’ve carried out a side-by-side evaluation of essays produced by our expert academics and AI-written essays, generated by the latest ChatGPT model. Both parties completed identical assignments, which were then independently and blindly assessed by an academic marker. Each example includes a detailed marking report, with an expected grade and feedback highlighting the key strengths and weaknesses of both outputs.
To what extent do conservatives agree about paternalism?
The role of government regulation in promoting ethical business practices: balancing sustainability and economic growth
Are AI essay writing tools really capable of producing high-quality academic work? The short answer is no. Using AI for essay writing might seem convenient, but AI-generated essays pose significant limitations, ranging from weak arguments to unreliable or fabricated sources and a lack of critical thinking. Is it really worth the risk?
At the heart of academic writing lies critical engagement with existing scholarly sources, aiming to develop a unique, unbiased framework as a foundation for your own research. While AI can summarise, it cannot engage in true critical analysis. So, can you really rely on an AI tool to build solid arguments for your research focus? For well-structured, academically sound work, only trust highly qualified academics who bring the expertise and critical thinking your research deserves.
How can you be certain that your AI-generated essay is presenting accurate arguments if AI tools are never entirely up to date, and even prone to fabricating sources to back up their claims? Fact-checking, along with attributing authority to avoid plagiarism issues, should always be a priority when writing any academic piece. AI-written essays might appear polished at first glance, but they contain false information, made-up citations, and even plagiarism. While AI won’t check facts, your university certainly will, and the consequences can be severe.
A collection of facts alone is not enough to develop a well-articulated essay—and yet, that’s precisely what you get when you rely on AI essay writing tools. A strong essay should demonstrate an understanding of the subject through nuanced argumentation and backed-up claims. But without the ability to engage with sources, AI will only produce generic summaries, foregoing the latest research. In contrast, an expert academic dedicates time to selecting relevant sources, and analyses them with a critical lens to construct well-supported arguments.
The level of expertise and critical thinking our academics bring to each assignment goes far beyond what AI can achieve. With only 4% of applicants passing our rigorous selection process, you’ll be working with the brightest minds from top universities, including Oxbridge. It won’t be a passive process: your academic will collaborate with you through Zoom, offering subject-specific support tailored to your needs.
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We can guarantee that every project is completed by our carefully vetted human academics, not AI. Each order undergoes a meticulous, 15-step quality control process, and we also use advanced software to ensure no part of the work is AI-generated. For extra peace of mind, you can purchase an AI scan of your document as an add-on service when placing your order.
Our network includes academics from some of the top institutions in the UK. While many of our academics have attended Oxford and Cambridge, we also collaborate with professionals from leading red-brick UK universities and many prestigious institutions in London such as Imperial College London and King’s College London. Additionally, we work with academics from top Ivy League universities, such as Harvard or Yale, in the US. Discover more about how we select our academics.
Yes, we offer a selection of writing examples by our expert academics, including essays, full dissertations, reports, literature reviews, and more, available for you to view and download. These examples showcase the high quality of work you can expect when you order with us, they reflect critical thinking and the customisation that our experts bring to every single project, unlike AI-generated assignments which lack depth. They’re also a great resource to inspire your own writing.
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