An AI essay writer is only useful if you can trust what it hands back. The Academic Essay tool drafts a structured essay from your assignment brief, with a title, an introduction ending in a thesis statement, argued body sections, a counter-argument with a rebuttal and a conclusion. It writes in a formal academic register and follows the level, length and citation style you ask for.
It does not invent a bibliography. The essay cites only the sources you paste into the brief, and where an argument needs evidence you have not supplied, it inserts a placeholder such as [source needed: data on X]. A closing note reminds you to complete them and follow your institution's rules on AI. The tool belongs to the Study and research family.
What you get
- A complete essay draft in Markdown, with a title and a heading for each body section
- An introduction that closes with an explicit thesis statement
- Body sections with topic sentences, plus one counter-argument and its rebuttal
- Citations only to the sources in your brief, and bracketed placeholders where evidence is still needed
- A closing note reminding you to verify the placeholders and check your institution's AI policy
What you fill in
- Essay topic and instructions required
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Add the level, required length, citation style and any sources or points you must include. The essay only cites the sources you provide. Set Maximum length to at least the length you need.
How to use it, step by step
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Paste the assignment, not just the topic
Put the question, level, required length and citation style in the one field. "Remote work in European SMEs, 1,500 words, APA, undergraduate" beats "remote work".
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Add your sources and required points
Paste the references, quotations or data to use, with author and year. The draft cites these and nothing else.
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Set the maximum length and the output language
A length stated in the brief takes priority, but the Maximum length setting must allow it. The output language decides the language of the whole essay.
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Generate, then work through the placeholders
Replace each placeholder with a source you have read, check every claim and rewrite the draft in your own voice.
Example, input and output
Input
- topic
- Should universities replace final exams with continuous assessment? Argumentative essay, 1,200 words, Harvard style, first-year undergraduate. No sources provided yet.
Output
## Introduction
Final examinations have long been the default way for universities to certify what students know. This essay argues that universities should replace most final exams with continuous assessment, because it gives students regular feedback and measures a wider range of skills, provided that workload and academic integrity are managed with care.
## Feedback during the course, not after it
[source needed: study on formative feedback and first-year attainment]
(The draft continues with two body sections, a counter-argument and a conclusion.)
*Note: complete the placeholders and follow your institution's rules on the use of AI.*
Illustrative example written by the editorial team to show the expected format.
Tips for better results
- State the essay type, such as argumentative or critical analysis.
- If you already have a thesis, write it in the brief. The Thesis Statement Generator helps if you do not.
- When you have rewritten the draft, run it through Proofreading.
Who uses it, and for what
Undergraduate planning coursework
Paste the question and the reading list, then use the draft's structure as an outline. The placeholders show which claims still need a source.
Postgraduate testing an argument
Write your thesis and planned points to see whether the argument holds over the required length.
Teacher preparing model material
Generate a model essay on a past question to discuss thesis and rebuttal in class.
Non-native writer working in English
Write the brief in your own language and set the output to English to see academic English conventions.
Limits and good practice
- It does not search the web or academic databases, and never builds a reference list from memory.
- General statements still need checking.
- Many institutions restrict AI in assessed work or require disclosure. Check the rules before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
Will the essay include real references?
Only the ones you give it. The tool is instructed never to invent authors, titles, dates, statistics or quotations. References you paste into the brief are cited in your chosen style. Without them, each point that needs evidence gets a placeholder in square brackets, ready for a source you have read.
Can I submit the essay as my own work?
Treat it as a draft and a study aid, not as a finished submission. Many institutions limit how AI can be used in assessed work or ask you to disclose it, which is why every draft ends with a reminder. Rewrite the text in your own words and follow the rules of your course.
How long can the essay be?
The length you state in the brief takes priority, as long as the Maximum length setting allows it. For essays longer than a couple of thousand words, generate one section at a time with its own brief and join the parts, which keeps each section focused.
Which citation styles does it follow?
The style you name in the brief, such as APA, MLA, Harvard or Chicago, applied to the sources you supply. Without a stated style, the draft keeps one consistent format. Always check the result against your institution's guide, because departments often add requirements of their own.
Can it write the essay in Italian or another language?
Yes. The output language setting decides the language of the whole essay, headings and placeholders included, even if your brief is written in English. The academic register follows the conventions of that language, and names of authors and titles of works stay exactly as you wrote them.
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