AI Writing Features

HandsOfAi's editor includes powerful AI features to help you write better research papers faster. Learn how to use each capability effectively.

AI Autocomplete

How It Works

As you type, AI suggests completions:

1. Pause briefly while typing
2. See ghost text suggestions
3. Press Tab to accept
4. Press Esc to dismiss

Best Uses

• Completing sentences
• Continuing paragraphs
• Generating transitions
• Expanding bullet points

Tips

• Write a clear start to guide suggestions
• Accept partial suggestions
• Edit AI text to match your voice

Improve Writing

Accessing

1. Select text to improve
2. Click AI → Improve Writing
3. Or press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + I

Options

• Clarity - Make text clearer
• Conciseness - Remove wordiness
• Academic Tone - Formal language
• Flow - Better transitions

Example

Before: "The results that we obtained from our study show that there is a significant relationship between the two variables."

After (Concise): "Our results demonstrate a significant relationship between the two variables."

Add Citations

Automatic Citation

1. Select a claim needing support
2. Click AI → Add Citation
3. AI finds relevant papers
4. Select the best match
5. Citation is inserted

Citation Formats

Supported styles:

• APA 7th Edition
• AMA
• Vancouver
• Harvard
• Chicago

Managing Citations

• View all citations in sidebar
• Update format globally
• Export bibliography
• Check for missing citations

Paraphrase

When to Use

• Avoiding self-plagiarism
• Simplifying complex text
• Adapting for different audiences

How to Use

1. Select text to paraphrase
2. Click AI → Paraphrase
3. Review options
4. Select preferred version

Expand Content

Capabilities

AI can expand:

• Bullet points into paragraphs
• Outlines into sections
• Summaries into detailed text

Example

Input: "Methods: RCT, 200 patients, 12 weeks"

Output: "We conducted a randomized controlled trial enrolling 200 patients over a 12-week period. Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using computer-generated randomization..."

Summarize

Uses

• Creating abstracts
• Executive summaries
• Key takeaways
• Condensing sections

Options

• Length - Brief, medium, detailed
• Focus - Methods, results, conclusions
• Audience - Expert, general

Generate Sections

Available Templates

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Methods
• Discussion
• Conclusion

How It Works

1. Click AI → Generate Section
2. Select section type
3. Provide context/outline
4. AI generates draft
5. Edit and refine

Best Practices

Quality Control

• Always review AI output
• Verify facts and citations
• Maintain your voice
• Check for accuracy

Ethical Use

• Disclose AI assistance per guidelines
• Don't submit AI text as fully original
• Use AI as a tool, not replacement
• Verify all citations exist

Efficiency Tips

• Use AI for first drafts
• Iterate with multiple passes
• Combine features strategically
• Save time for thinking, not typing

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