Hands-On Learning

Apply generative AI to real research tasks with guided prompts, use cases, and interactive activities.

Research-Focused Instruction

Learn from in-depth, interdisciplinary examples rooted in academic and applied research practice.

Flexible, Self-Paced Study

Work through structured lessons at your own pace, with tools to support your current research projects.

About the Course

Our AI for Writing Research Papers & Grant Proposals course is designed to help researchers use generative AI tools—such as ChatGPT—to improve clarity, structure, and impact in academic writing. Whether you're preparing a research article or applying for funding, you’ll learn practical, ethical ways to collaborate with AI throughout the writing process. With focused lessons, hands-on strategies, and real-world use cases, this course helps you write more effectively while staying true to scholarly standards.

Meet Your Instructor

Jonathan Wong is the founder of CloudPedagogy, where he develops practical, responsible and future-focused approaches to digital learning and emerging technology. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education, research and digital innovation, his work explores how technology can support learning, analysis and knowledge creation. His work spans generative and agentic AI, digital learning design, interactive learning systems, educational technology and open-source development. A particular focus is translating emerging technologies into practical tools, workflows and learning experiences while maintaining transparency, critical judgement and human oversight. Through CloudPedagogy, Jonathan develops courses, frameworks, demonstrations and open-source projects designed to help learners and professionals understand complex ideas, experiment with new technologies and apply them in meaningful real-world contexts.

Curriculum

8 Chapters · 69 Lessons

    1. Welcome to the Course Free preview
    2. How This Course Works Free preview
    3. Legal Disclaimer & Terms of Use Free preview
    4. Download: Universal AI Practice Workbook Free preview

    1. 3.1.1 Using AI to Create Effective Outlines for Research Papers Free preview
    2. 3.1.2 AI Tools for Improving Logical Flow and Organisation in Academic Writing Free preview
    3. 3.1.3 How AI Supports Section-by-Section Drafting Free preview
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      3.1.4 Key Takeaways

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      3.1.5 Knowledge Check

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      3.1.A Practical Use Cases

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      3.1.B Learning Activities

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      3.1.C Prompt Templates

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      3.1.D Innovative Use Cases

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      3.1.E Reflection & Discussion

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      3.1.F Productivity Tips

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      3.2.1 How Generative AI Refines Complex Writing for Better Clarity and Conciseness

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      3.2.2 Ensuring AI-Generated Content Adheres to Academic Tone While Enhancing Readability

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      3.2.3 Using AI-Powered Writing Tools to Simplify Complex Ideas Without Losing Detail

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      3.2.4 Improving Overall Paper Quality Through AI-Enhanced Readability

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      3.2.5 Balancing Technical Language with Accessibility in AI-Generated Academic Writing

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      3.2.6 Key Takeaways

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      3.2.7 Knowledge Check

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      3.2.A Practical Use Cases

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      3.2.B Learning Activities

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      3.2.C Prompt Templates

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      3.2.D Innovative Use Cases

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      3.2.E Reflection & Discussion

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      3.2.F Productivity Tips

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      3.3.1 Leveraging AI to Craft Impactful Abstracts, Compelling Introductions, and Clear Conclusions

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      3.3.2 Using AI to Tailor These Sections to Journal Requirements and Research Focus

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      3.3.3 AI for Ensuring Consistency in Abstract, Introduction, and Conclusion Alignment

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      3.3.4 Customising AI-Generated Writing to Fit Academic Guidelines and Journal Styles

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      3.3.5 Enhancing Engagement in Abstract and Introduction Using AI-Generated Suggestions

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      3.3.6 Key Takeaways

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      3.3.7 Knowledge Check

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      3.3.A Practical Use Cases

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      3.3.B Learning Activities

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      3.3.C Prompt Templates

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      3.3.D Innovative Use Cases

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      3.3.E Reflection & Discussion

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      3.3.F Productivity Tips

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      3.4.1 Generating High-Quality Drafts for Grant Proposals with AI Tools

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      3.4.2 Tailoring Proposals to Specific Funding Bodies Using AI’s Ability to Optimise Content

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      3.4.3 Improving the Persuasiveness of Proposals with AI-Driven Feedback

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      3.4.4 AI for Generating Timelines, Budgets, and Project Deliverables

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      3.4.5 How AI Helps Craft Effective, Targeted Proposals for Interdisciplinary or Innovative Projects

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      3.4.6 Key Takeaways

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      3.4.7 Knowledge Check

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      3.4.A Practical Use Cases

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      3.4.B Learning Activities

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      3.4.C Prompt Templates

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      3.4.D Innovative Use Cases

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      3.4.E Reflection & Discussion

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      3.4.F Productivity Tips

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      3.5.1 Ensuring Academic Integrity When Using AI Tools for Drafting Research Papers

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      3.5.2 Strategies to Combine AI Insights with Original Thought, Maintaining the Researcher’s Voice

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      3.5.3 Preventing Plagiarism Through the Responsible Use of AI-Generated Content

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      3.5.4 Ethical Practices in AI-Assisted Writing for Academic Publications

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      3.5.5 Maintaining Critical Oversight When Using AI for Academic Writing Tasks

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      3.5.6 Key Takeaways

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      3.5.7 Knowledge Check

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      3.5.A Practical Use Cases

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      3.5.B Learning Activities

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      3.5.C Prompt Templates

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      3.5.D Innovative Use Cases

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      3.5.E Reflection & Discussion

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      3.5.F Productivity Tips

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