Academic AI tools

Writing and editing

Key features

For writing tasks such as checking grammar and polishing writing, writing-specific AI tools are useful. Some of these have specific features such as summarizing, paraphrasing, improving clarity, and suggesting a tone.

Caution

Whether or not these tools can be used in coursework is at the discretion of the course instructor. Learn more at Suggestions for using Generative AI in academic writing by the Student Success Centre, which also runs the Writing assistance program, available to Concordia students.

Tools

Grammarly

Cost: Free, with paid upgrades.

Feature highlights: An AI writing assistant that can help with a variety of tasks such as rewriting and proofreading; extensions and mobile apps for different systems.

User data transparency: Medium. Does store some user data.

External data source: User-uploaded data.

QuillBot

Cost: Free, with paid upgrades.

Feature highlights: An AI writing assistant that can help with a variety of tasks such as checking grammar and translating; extensions and mobile apps for different systems.

User data transparency: High. Does share and store some user data.

External data source: User-uploaded data.

Trinka

Cost: Free, with paid upgrades.

Feature highlights: An AI writing assistant that can help with a variety of tasks such as checking consistency and citation formats; compatible with LaTeX.

User data transparency: High. Does not share user data.

External data source: User-uploaded data.