The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular in today's generation. In the midst of fear of it being a threat in the academe, AI can actually be used in a way that it can help students become more productive without becoming too dependent on the tool.
That's why, to ease the academic load that is weighing on you, we've compiled a list of AI applications, sites, and extensions that you can use to aid (not replace) you in creating your outputs and tasks. They are guilt-free to use, academically ethical, free of charge to some extent, and life-changing, to say the least.
Goblin.Tools
This artificial intelligence is perfect for people who are stuck with approaching a task. Goblin.tools helps break down prompts into smaller chunks that are more manageable and less overwhelming. For example, say you have a paper explaining Kreb’s Cycle; simply prompt the tool in its search bar and click the magic wand icon—and voila! Writing about Krebs Cycle is now a tad easier.
But the brilliance of this application does not stop there. You can also explore their Chef tool in times when you’re undecided on what to cook but have ingredients on the fridge; a compiler when you want to blurt out your ideas and compile them into a list of tasks; or even an estimator when you’re unsure how long it will take you to complete a task. Maybe you also need help with reviewing. If the email you are about to send sounds respectful and less demanding, go to the Judger section and copy-paste your text for analysis.
Click here: https://goblin.tools/
Pomofocus
Burnt out from studying for 5 hours straight every day? Well, maybe it’s time to change that. Pomofocus is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to break down your study session into a series of 25-minute study, 5-minute short, and 20-minute-long intervals. You can also customize the timers based on your preferences.
Click here: https://pomofocus.io/
Paper Rater
Do you want to improve your essay’s grammar and citation? Paper Rater does exactly the same thing as Grammarly but is free with features similar to those of the former. Just copy and paste your text and click, “Get Report.” It will give you an analytic report on the errors you can change and improve for better writing.
Click here: https://www.paperrater.com/
Excel Formulator
Excel, for a novice, is an overwhelming application to use; you simply don’t know where to start. You want to create a prompt, but creating the formula is already a hard enough task. That’s when Excel Formulator comes in. This website allows you to create a formula based on a prompt that you give it. Not only that, it can also help explain a formula that you don’t understand.
Click here: https://excelformulator.com/
Mind the Graph
Mind the Graph provides users with an easier way to make graphs based on scientific concepts. While Canva may give you tools that are similar, Mind the Graph’s selling point is its focus on science-centered infographics that you won’t otherwise find in Canva. This is perfect for thesis defense, research, lecture presentations, reporting, or if you simply want to create the best laboratory report. Explaining photosynthesis is easier than ever.
Click here: https://platform.mindthegraph.com/
Connected Papers
If you’re looking for related literature for a thesis or maybe additional citations for laboratory reports, this website is for you. Connected papers allow you to see the connections of literature with one another by literally connecting the dots of papers. To get started, just search using a keyword, title, or Digital Object Identifier (DOI) of an article.
Click here: https://www.connectedpapers.com/
Intellecs.AI
Chatgpt is old news. Intellecs.Ai is an alternative if you’re aiming for a more efficient and accurate way to search for answers directly from the source. It basically feels like you’re interviewing the article itself. You don’t have to worry about being flagged for plagiarism because this artificial intelligence provides you with references that are existing and factual, which encourages you to cite the paper. Upload a PDF of a paper or any written document, and your journey to more ethical research begins.
Click here: https://www.intellecs.ai/
Wormhole.app
Sending files through Messenger can, most of the time, be a hassle. Gmail provides ‘privacy’ for other users, but you’re still vulnerable to their data gathering. Wormhole.app gives you both benefits that Messenger and Gmail lack by providing you with a safer alternative due to its end-to-end encryption (meaning only you and your recipient have the key to access the files).
Click here: https://wormhole.app/
Interview Warm-up with Google
Asking for a friend to practice with while warming up for an interview is too much to ask, especially for introverted individuals. Google provides a service where you can practice being an interviewee while the AI gives you questions you’re likely to encounter during the real thing. What is better is that it not only enhances your speaking skills, but it also rewards you for completing the task by giving you a certificate afterward.
Click here: https://grow.google/certificates/interview-warmup/
Sci-hub
Created by a computer science genius, sci-hub is a tool that scientists and students all over the world use to access research papers with its database of over 88 million research documents. These papers are behind a paywall, in which profits are solely owned by publications and not by the authors themselves.
While the website’s mission is morally sound, it is legally branded as piracy, which is why we cannot share the link with you. Fortunately, a simple Google search will give you the web addresses for their multiple existing servers.
Scribbr Citation Generator
If you’re obsessed with academic productivity, you’ve probably heard of Scribbr. If you’re not, you have to know about this website. The citation generator feature of the site gives you different formats for creating a reference. APA, MLA, Chicago—you name it.
Click here: https://www.scribbr.com/citation/generator/
Destiny Library Management (VSU)
This list will only be complete by mentioning the Visayas State University database for literature and other content. If a professor asks you to look for articles that are local, national, or international, Destiny Library Management is the best tool for that. Use it when you want to know if a specific book you're looking for is available in the VSU Library.
Click here: http://destiny.vsu.edu.ph/
And that’s it! Have fun exploring these apps, and tell us what you think about them!
Disclaimer: This article does not intend to promote the constant use of Artificial Intelligence but rather provides an alternative in which students can work with AI in an ethical way. Use these tools at your own risk, and don’t forget to only use them for guidance and not solely depend on them.