AI-Supported Academic Writing Book
What is the AI-Supported Academic Writing Workbook?
This AI-Supported Academic Writing Workbook is designed for international university students and develops sentence- and paragraph-level academic writing skills through the theme of education and learning in the digital age, with lessons progressing from accuracy and clarity to cohesion, hedging, and summary writing. Across ten structured lessons, students use AI tools responsibly to check, compare, and reflect on their writing, helping them build confident control of academic language without relying on AI to generate content.
Booklet Content
| Theme | Language Focus | |
| 1. | General features of digital learning. | Sentence accuracy: identifying errors. |
| 2. | Digital learning tasks and activities. | Sentence meaning and precision. |
| 3. | AI-powered personalised learning. | Academic vocabulary choice. |
| 4. | Online discussion forums. | Collocation and natural academic phrasing. |
| 5. | Student engagement in digital learning. | Sentence combining and complexity. |
| 6. | Immersive learning with VR and AR. | Nominalisation and academic style. |
| 7. | Mobile-first learning design. | Hedging and cautious language. |
| 8. | Challenges and limitations in digital learning. | Cohesion within a paragraph. |
| 9. | Automated assessment in higher education. | Summary writing in academic contexts. |
| 10. | Digital technology and learning in higher education. | Final integrated writing task and reflection. |
| 11. | ANSWER KEY | |
Lesson Downloads
FREE LESSON 1: Sentence Accuracy – Identifying Errors [new 2026]
Lesson 1 focuses on developing sentence-level grammatical accuracy, particularly subject–verb agreement and singular/plural nouns, using short academic sentences on digital learning as practice. It introduces controlled use of AI to help students check and reflect on their own corrections, laying the foundation for the remaining lessons in the ten-lesson sequence. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
AI-supported Academic Writing 10-Lesson Workbook [new 2026]
The AI-Supported Writing Workbook helps international students develop clear, accurate academic writing for university study. Lessons progress from sentence-level accuracy to paragraph-level writing, using a neutral academic theme focused on education in the digital age. AI tools are used in a controlled way to support checking, reflection and critical evaluation rather than content generation. LESSON EXAMPLE. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
EXAMPLE LESSON
Lesson 1: Sentence Accuracy – Identifying Errors
Aims of the lesson
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- identify common grammatical errors in academic sentences (subject-verb agreement / singular vrs plural nouns).
- correct errors accurately and independently.
- use AI tools responsibly to support learning.
- Note: The theme of this lesson is ‘the general features of digital learning’. Read the following definition and check any words that you do not know.
DEFINITION: Digital learning environments are online or blended spaces where teaching and learning take place using digital technologies. These environments typically include platforms for content delivery, communication and assessment.
Task 1: Noticing accuracy
Each sentence below contains ONE grammar error. Underline it and rewrite the sentence correctly.
=> Hint: focus on subject-verb agreement.
Task 2: Sentence editing practice
The paragraph below contains TEN grammar errors. Find and correct them.
- Hint: focus on subject verb agreement and singular vs plural nouns.
=> Do NOT compare your answers with your classmates. Move on to the next exercise.
Task 3: AI-supported error identification
Now use an AI tool such as ChatGPT or M365 Copilot to support your learning. Use these exact steps.
Task 4: Independent writing
Write FIVE academic sentences on ‘the general features of digital learning’.
Guidelines
- Focus on grammar accuracy, not complexity.
- Focus on subject-verb agreement and singular/plural nouns.
- Write clear, complete sentences.
⚠ Do NOT use an AI tool while writing.
Task 5: Feedback
Step 1: Check your own writing
Read your sentences and tick (✓) the statements that are true.
- All Verbs agree with their subjects.
- Singular and plural nouns are used correctly.
Copy and paste your sentences and the following prompt into the AI tool.
Task 6: Reflection
How did using AI help you identify or confirm sentence-level errors in this lesson? Give ONE specific example.
Lesson Downloads
FREE SAMPLE LESSON 1: Sentence Accuracy – Identifying Errors [new 2026]
Lesson 1 focuses on developing sentence-level grammatical accuracy, particularly subject–verb agreement and singular/plural nouns, using short academic sentences on digital learning as practice. It introduces controlled use of AI to help students check and reflect on their own corrections, laying the foundation for the remaining lessons in the ten-lesson sequence. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
AI-Supported Academic Writing 1o-Lesson Workbook
AI-supported Academic Writing 10-Lesson Workbook [new 2026]
The AI-Supported Writing Workbook helps international students develop clear, accurate academic writing for university study. Lessons progress from sentence-level accuracy to paragraph-level writing, using a neutral academic theme focused on education in the digital age. AI tools are used in a controlled way to support checking, reflection and critical evaluation rather than content generation. LESSON EXAMPLE. Level ***** [B1/B2/C1] TEACHER MEMBERSHIP / INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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