ChatGPT in academic writing: Maximizing its benefits and minimizing the risks.

Himel Mondal, Shaikat Mondal
Author Information
  1. Himel Mondal: Department of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, Jharkhand, India.
  2. Shaikat Mondal: Department of Physiology, Raiganj Government Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal, India.

Abstract

This review article explores the use of ChatGPT in academic writing and provides insights on how to utilize it judiciously. With the increasing popularity of AI-powered language models, ChatGPT has emerged as a potential tool for assisting writers in the research and writing process. We have provided a list of potential uses of ChatGPT by a novice researcher for getting help during research proposal preparation and manuscript writing. However, there are concerns regarding its reliability and potential risks associated with its use. The review highlights the importance of maintaining human judgment in the writing process and using ChatGPT as a complementary tool rather than a replacement for human effort. The article concludes with recommendations for researchers and writers to ensure responsible and effective use of ChatGPT in academic writing.

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MeSH Term

Humans
Reproducibility of Results
Language

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