AI Contribution Scale
Dr. Aubrey Neil Leveridge
Welcome to the AI Contribution Scale, your guide to understanding how artificial intelligence can assist you in your academic work! Whether you’re using AI for basic tasks like spell-checking or more advanced support like data analysis and drafting, this scale helps you navigate the balance between your own critical thinking and AI collaboration.
The scale ranges from Level 0, where it’s all you, to Level 10, where AI becomes a key partner in your research and writing process. Each level comes with cool tools and tips to maximize your efficiency while making sure you remain the creative and intellectual driver of your work.
Use this scale as a resource to ensure that while AI may lend a hand, your unique voice, ideas, and academic integrity always shine through. Explore the tools at each level and discover how AI can enhance—not replace—your brilliance!
Rating 10: Full AI Collaboration 🤝🤖
Note: You’re the captain, but AI is your first mate.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- AI Research Buddy: Navigates research methods with you.
- Trend Detective: Points out the hot topics in your field.
- Brainstormer: Cooks up brand-new theories.
- Data Fetcher: Collects all your data, like a research assistant.
- Mathlete: Handles all the complicated statistics.
- Moral Compass: Keeps your research ethical.
- Journal Matchmaker: Finds where your paper belongs.
- Feedback Pro: Edits according to journal or peer reviews.
- Idea Blender: Mixes insights from various subjects.
- Ghostwriter: Writes your paper, but it’s all based on your genius.
Rating 9: Co-Authoring with AI 🤝💡
Note: AI’s super helpful, but double-check its work.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Draftsmith: Creates a full draft for you.
- Logic Lens: Checks if your arguments are solid.
- Unique-O-Meter: Rates the originality of your paper.
- Ethics Navigator: Guides you through ethical approvals.
- Buddy Review: Provides friendly feedback.
- Cite-Right: Perfects your citations.
- Live Editor: Offers real-time edits.
- Summary Sensei: Digests other papers for you.
- Data DJ: Mixes different kinds of data.
- Review Responder: Helps you address peer review comments.
Rating 8: Peer Review Facilitators 🧐📝
Note: AI’s your co-pilot; you’re the pilot.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Mind Mapper: Organizes your jumbled thoughts.
- Knowledge Explorer: Combines info from different fields.
- Lit Review Genius: Drafts your literature review.
- Question Crafter: Comes up with research questions.
- Draft-o-Matic: Types up parts of your draft.
- Data Wizard: Takes care of data analysis.
- Ethics Watchdog: Flags potential ethical snags.
- Compare Champ: Weighs data or case studies.
- Future Finder: Tells you what to tackle next.
- Format Guru: Makes sure your paper looks good.
Rating 7: Content Ideas & Suggestions 💡🗒️
Note: AI’s an idea machine; you’re the real writer.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Fact-Check Freddy: Ensures your facts are accurate.
- Flow Fixer: Makes your arguments smoother.
- Qualitative Queen: Sorts your qualitative data.
- Source Scanner: Rates your sources.
- First Look: Provides initial draft feedback.
- Graph Gadget: Transforms data into visuals.
- Cite Spotter: Tells you where more citations could help.
- Conclusion Composer: Helps wrap up your paper.
- Trend Tracker: Highlights trending topics.
- Review Ranger: Organizes peer feedback for you.
Rating 6: Draft Generation 📝🔄
Note: AI kickstarts your paper; you give it life.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Topic Tornado: Whirls up potential topics.
- Abstract Artist: Paints a mini-picture of your paper.
- Theme Detective: Finds what really matters in your paper.
- Idea Expander: Builds on your basic thoughts.
- Hypothesis Hero: Tests your research questions for you.
- CounterPoint: Offers opposing views to consider.
- Word Wizard: Enhances your writing style.
- Question Quill: Helps generate research questions.
- Gap Detective: Spots what’s missing in existing studies.
- Method Master: Outlines your research methods.
Level 5: Make Your Sentences Shine 🌟
What AI Does: Fixes your sentences and gives you better words.
Note: AI can tidy up your writing but remember, your unique voice and ideas matter most.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Rhetoric Analyzers: Make your arguments stronger.
- Content Flow: Make your paper read like a breeze.
- Tone Checkers: Make sure you’re speaking your reader’s language.
- Vocab Helpers: Get those extra marks with smarter words.
- Summary Makers: Nail that abstract without the stress.
- Redundancy Flags: Say it once, say it right!
- Readability Scores: Make sure everyone gets what you’re saying.
- Fact Checkers: Keep your facts straight.
- Thesaurus Tools: Variety is the spice of life—and your paper.
- Advanced Spell Check: Bye-bye, embarrassing typos!
Level 4: Organize Like a Pro 📚
What AI Does: Sorts your paper, helps with outlines.
Note: AI organizes your genius; it doesn’t invent it.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Auto-Outlining: Never wonder what comes next.
- Reference Managers: Keep your citations neat.
- Idea Grouping: See the big picture.
- Text Summary: Get to the point faster.
- Sentiment Analysis: Know the mood of your survey data.
- Auto Footnotes: Because who likes formatting?
- Argument Checkers: Make sure your logic is on point.
- Originality Checker: Make your work one-of-a-kind.
- Keyword Help: Find out what’s missing in existing studies.
- Group Writing Aids: Ace that group project.
Level 3: Ace Your Research 🎯
What AI Does: Helps with citations and organizes your research.
Note: AI gathers the building blocks but you build the castle.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Summary of Literature: Skim less, know more.
- Topic Analysis: Pick the hottest topics.
- Data Collectors: Get all the data you need.
- Keyword Finders: Search smarter, not harder.
- Survey Makers: Collect feedback easily.
- Translation Tools: Say hello to foreign studies.
- Note Summaries: Get the gist of your lectures.
- Data Sorters: Make your data work for you.
- Paraphrase Help: Say it in your own words.
- Concept Mappers: Connect the dots.
Level 2: Keep It Together 📅
What AI Does: Fixes typos and keeps you organized.
Note: AI handles the admin; you handle the brilliance.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Scheduling: Never miss a deadline.
- Email Sorting: Keep your inbox tidy.
- Study Timers: Focus like a laser.
- File Sorters: Know where everything is.
- Checklists: Track your progress.
- Expense Trackers: Watch your budget.
- Travel Plans: Make field trips a breeze.
- To-Do Lists: Know what’s next.
- Mood Trackers: Stay zen while you work.
- Chat Managers: Keep your online class chats sorted.
Level 1: Back to Basics ✏️
What AI Does: Fixes small mistakes and helps with formatting.
Note: AI keeps it simple; you make it special.
Cool Tools to Try 🛠️
- Spell Check: No more red squiggles!
- Punctuation: Keep your commas in check.
- Word Count: Stick to the limit.
- Basic Formatting: Make it look good.
- Simple Plagiarism: No copycats allowed.
- File Conversion: Save it the way you want.
- Text-to-Speech: Hear it before you submit.
- File Organization: Know which draft is which.
- Readability Score: Easy does it.
- Basic Synonyms: Spice it up a bit.
Level 0: Just You 🚫💻
No AI. Show what you’re made of!
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