AI Writing Features
BioDocs.ai'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:
- Pause briefly while typing
- See ghost text suggestions
- Press Tab to accept
- 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
- Select text to improve
- Click AI → Improve Writing
- 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
- Select a claim needing support
- Click AI → Add Citation
- AI finds relevant papers
- Select the best match
- 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
- Select text to paraphrase
- Click AI → Paraphrase
- Review options
- 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
- Click AI → Generate Section
- Select section type
- Provide context/outline
- AI generates draft
- 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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