Academic Writing with ChatGPT: Master Prompt Engineering

Course and ChatGPT Updates since Launch:

1. We have added the new section "Activation of Custom Instructions" in Module 1

2. ChatGPT has recently launched the "Browse with Bing" function as a Beta Feature, which allows for browsing the web to bypass the date-training limitation of the Chat. This limitation can also be solved using plugins, as discussed in the course.

Mastering ChatGPT and ChatGPT4 for Advanced Academic Writing: Prompt Engineering for Researchers 

This course uniquely blends the fundamental principles of academic writing with the power of cutting-edge AI technology. In this cutting-edge curriculum, we take a step beyond generalities, offering you an in-depth understanding and hands-on experience in crafting compelling academic manuscripts using the latest advancements in AI-Assisted Writing. One of the distinct features of this course is the use of OpenAI's GPT-4 technology and all its new beta features, which will excel and take your writing and data analysis to the next level. However, we will also provide demos and useful resources for effectively using the free ChatGPT3.5 version.

What Makes This Journey Different?

This isn't just another academic writing course. And this is not another ChatGPT and Prompt Engineering course. It's a unique opportunity to leapfrog into the future of academic writing, where AI is our personalized research assistant.

• Detailed and Systematic Approach: We give details, not generalities, so you can easily and smoothly write your academic document; specifically:

  • We provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to writing every part of an academic manuscript using AI.

  • We cover everything: the Literature Review, Hypothesis, Title, Abstract, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, including the theory of academic writing.

  • We also include how to use ChatGPT for finding references and how to cite and format them in different citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, etc.).

  • We also show you how ChatGPT can be useful as a proofreader and a copyediting tool, helping you with grammar, spelling, coherence, tone, clarity, translation, and much more!

• Master the Art of Prompting: In this course, we have put an emphasis on Prompt Engineering for researchers, so you will be equipped to use GPT3.5 and GPT4, or any other Large Language Model (LLM) that you prefer (e.g., Bard, Claude2, Llama-2). We will teach you the most useful prompts frameworks for academic writing. Thanks to this, you will learn to formulate effective prompts. These prompts not only guide your writing process but also will help you get the most out of your AI-research writing assistant.

• Navigate AI Ethically: We guide you on using AI ethically in academic writing, ensuring your work maintains its integrity and credibility.

• Stay Ahead of the Curve: We're keeping pace with the fast-evolving AI tech. You'll explore ChatGPT's latest features, including code interpreters and plugins, to write effortlessly and efficiently.

• Value-Added Resources: Enjoy access to additional resources such as all the lectures of this course, a list of academic prompts for writing each section of an academic manuscript, research papers, and relevant blog articles for deeper knowledge and continuous learning.

• Structured and methodical approach: We have put a lot of work, passion, and care into creating this course to give you the most advanced and insightful knowledge about prompt engineering and how to use ChatGPT applied to academic writing. We know that for those in academia, time is the most valuable resource. Therefore, we have compiled the most fundamental and important content in the shortest amount of time possible, so you can get the most  without spending days learning. Also, this course is very practical and hands-on, so you can start applying this knowledge right away.

• Experienced instructors: We have over 30 years of combined experience in academic writing and being pioneers in the usage of LLMs (from GPT1 to GPT4). The instructors provide in-depth knowledge about AI-assisted academic writing.

Why Embrace AI in Academic Writing?

AI is transforming the way we approach academic writing and publishing. Researchers worldwide are leveraging the benefits of AI to produce high-quality papers faster and more efficiently. Here's why you should join this transformative movement:

• The Future is Now: As AI continues to reshape the landscape of academic writing and publishing, staying ahead of these advancements becomes critical. AI in academic writing isn't just a trend; it is rapidly becoming the future and soon will be the standard. With ChatGPT and other LLMs, you're not just keeping up but setting the pace, gaining a competitive advantage right now before everybody gets in.

• Boost Your Productivity: Let your AI research assistant help you. Finally, it is possible to automatize many tasks that historically consume large amounts of time; freeing up your time to focus on your research's innovative aspects.

• Increase Writing Quality: Enhance the quality of your manuscripts with AI's precision, boosting your research's recognition and impact.

• Competitive advantage in academia: Get a giant step forward from the majority who are not using AI tools because they don’t know about AI, are reluctant to use AI, or prefer to do things the old way. Getting this unique set of skills will increase your chances of graduating if you are a student and get publishing and funding if you are a researcher.