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A grammar checker changes words; an AI assistant can change what you are saying. Use the assistant early for planning and structure, the checker late for line edits and proofreading, and your own eyes last.
Treat every fact from an AI assistant as a lead. Trace it to the original source, check the source says exactly that, then keep and cite it, rewrite it, or cut it. A five-step routine for writers.
Edit an AI-assisted draft in three passes: argument and order, then sentence rhythm, then words. The rhythm pass is the one most writers skip, and it is where your voice comes back.
Write your angle in one sentence first, list your own points, then use the AI assistant to group, question and stress-test them. A seven-step outlining workflow that keeps the thinking yours.
