AI writing assistants are powerful for drafts — but instructors and modern detectors look for subtle patterns. This guide helps you spot those patterns and remove them without changing your ideas.
Common Signs of AI-Generated Text
If a detector or instructor questions your submission, these are the usual giveaways:
Repetitive Phrases & Stock Transitions
Repeated connectors like "Furthermore," "In conclusion," or "It is important to note that…" appear across paragraphs without variation.
Perfect Grammar, Zero Personality
Flawless grammar but no voice — missing micro-reflections, small uncertainties, or personal anchors that make writing feel human.
Generic Vocabulary & Clichés
Overused general words like "significant" or "in today's world" without discipline-specific terms or concrete examples.
Even, Monotonous Sentence Length
AI tends to produce similarly sized sentences. Human writing varies — fragments, quick sentences, and long descriptive lines.
Overly Balanced / Hedged Tone
AI avoids strong stances and hedges too often. Students typically show measured claims with occasional emphatic language.
How to Remove AI Patterns
Use these micro-edits and copy-paste prompts to humanize any paragraph quickly.
Add Your Voice: Personal Examples
Insert a short, specific example: "In my lab…", "During a class I observed…", or "I noticed…". It signals authentic authorship.
"Rewrite this paragraph in the voice of a third-year student; add one brief personal example and a reflective sentence."
Vary Sentence Length & Rhythm
Break long sentences, add a short fragment or rhetorical question to mimic natural speech patterns.
"Make the text more conversational: mix short and long sentences, add one rhetorical question, and use contractions where appropriate."
Replace Robotic Connectors
Swap formal "Moreover" with "Also," "Plus," or "That's why…" for flow that reads human and natural.
"Replace formal connectors with natural transitions and conversational linkers. Keep academic register but reduce formality."
Add Small, Believable Imperfections
A contraction, a short aside in parentheses, or a one-line fragment gives authenticity without compromising quality.
"Introduce small stylistic imperfections: add a contraction, short aside (in parentheses), and one sentence fragment."
Use Discipline-Specific Vocabulary
Swap vague terms for field-specific terms and include at least one concrete citation or dataset reference.
"Replace general terms with discipline-specific vocabulary (e.g., 'executive function' for psychology) and add one precise citation placeholder."
Removing AI from Assignment Titles
AI titles are often long and generic. Make titles concise, specific, and anchored to sample, method, or measurable outcome.
AI-style title:
"An Analysis of the Effects of Social Media on Teenage Mental Health"
Humanized title examples:
- "Instagram Use and Sleep Quality among Indian Teens: A Survey Study"
- "Daily Social Media Time and Anxiety Scores in Year 11 Students"
"Convert this generic title into two concise, specific titles that mention sample, method, or measurable outcome."
One-Click Fix: ASimplify Lab Humanizer
Prefer an instant, consistent result? The Humanizer keeps meaning & citations intact while making writing sound human and instructor-friendly.
What It Does
- Removes repetitive phrasing and unnecessary hedges
- Varies sentence rhythm while preserving academic register
- Respects in-text citations and references
- Tone controls: formal • neutral • conversational
How to Use (3 Steps)
- Paste your paragraph into the editor
- Select the passage and click Humanize
- Pick tone & length, review, and export
Conclusion
AI is a strong drafting partner — your voice is what earns trust and grades. Use the prompt recipes above for quick manual edits, or use ASimplify Lab's Humanizer for a clean, instructor-ready finish.