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Chat with Theo: A New Way to Turn Feedback into Revision

Chat with Theo: A New Way to Turn Feedback into Revision

Sep 4, 2025
chat with Theo lists criteria to prioritize revisions and encourages follow-up questions to apply them to your feedback.
chat with Theo lists criteria to prioritize revisions and encourages follow-up questions to apply them to your feedback.
chat with Theo lists criteria to prioritize revisions and encourages follow-up questions to apply them to your feedback.

Written by: Alessandra Giugliano 

You have feedback on your draft, now what should you do with it? With chat with Theo, thesify’s academic writing chat integrated with the AI feedback tool and Paper Digest, you can ask focused questions about your own text and convert comments into concrete next steps. This guide shows how to use Theo as a thesis writing assistant to build a structured revision plan for AI essay revision, starting from your feedback report. If you are new to our feedback workflow, review how to read and act on a feedback report first. 

What “Chat with Theo” Brings to Your Feedback Workflow

thesify already gives you detailed academic writing feedback on your draft. Chat with Theo fits into that feedback-first workflow by letting you ask follow-up questions, probe the reasoning behind a comment, and plan revisions in real time. The aim is instructional: Theo acts as a writing coach AI that helps you interpret feedback and decide what to do next, while you remain the writer. Studies suggest students find AI tools useful yet continue to trust and prefer instructor feedback, which supports using chat as an aid within a revision workflow, not as a replacement. 

This pedagogy-first approach mirrors recent work on AI as a writing coach, where the emphasis is on prompting critical engagement rather than passive reliance. In practice, that means using chat to clarify criteria, prioritize changes, and design concrete actions, then doing the writing yourself. 

thesify Feedback alone

  • You receive a static downloadable feedback report and determine how to translate comments into changes.

  • Your feedback includes: a feedback summary, early stage feedback on suggested topics and your paper’s purpose, feedback on your rough draft’s thesis statement and evidence, and proofreading feedback with a reading score.

thesify downloadable feedback report showing Suggested Topics with status labels and diagnostic comments to guide revision planning.

The feedback report lists Suggested Topics with status labels and diagnostic comments, helping you prioritize issues and plan revisions.

thesify Feedback + Chat with Theo

  • You can ask targeted follow up questions on your feedback like “what does ‘weak analysis’ mean here?” and get diagnostic guidance you can act on.

  • You can collaborate on a short, ordered set of revision tasks and a timeline that fits your schedule.

thesify academic writing chat: “chat with Theo” beside the feedback report, showing New conversation and Ask follow-up for a revision workflow.

Theo sits next to your feedback report, so you can ask follow-up questions and turn comments into concrete revision steps.

Unlike generic AI tools that generate text for you, Theo engages you in improving your draft and helps you keep authorship and voice. For background on why we center feedback in learning, see our post on supportive, feedback-driven writing

Turning Feedback into a Revision Plan (Step-by-Step)

Your thesify feedback report already surfaces high-impact changes you can act on. Use chat with Theo to turn those findings into a short, ordered plan you can execute. If you are new to turning comments into action, see how feedback turns good essays into great ones for additional context.

To illustrate how chat with Theo supports follow-up on a real report, we used a vignette-style professional profile written by a thesify team member for an assignment during their master’s program. The feedback report highlights three High Impact areas to address, evaluates your thesis statement with So what and How/Why tests, flags specific evidence issues, lists Suggested Topics that are missing, and provides a readability snapshot. The prompts below are tied directly to those items so your questions to Theo stay grounded in the report.

Use chat with Theo to follow up on a High Impact comment

In this example we use a vignette written by a thesify team member during their master’s program. The goal is to show how you use chat with Theo to act on a High Impact feedback item. Your draft and comments will be different, the chat flow is the same.

Step A. Open the High Impact Recommendation in your feedback panel
thesify feedback report showing a High Impact recommendation to make multidisciplinary challenges explicit and explain how Dr. Wijsbek addressed them.

The feedback report calls out a High Impact item for this vignette, asking the author to make the challenges explicit and show how Dr. Wijsbek addressed them.

Step B. Ask Theo to find the exact places in your draft

Use a short, specific prompt so Theo quotes the lines and tells you what to add.

  • For example, try this prompt: “Find three sentences in my draft that mention multidisciplinary challenges. Quote each one, then add one line on what to add to make the challenge explicit.”

chat with Theo highlighting quoted lines from the draft about multidisciplinary challenges and explaining what is missing to make each challenge explicit.

Theo quotes lines from the test paper on EPAS and judgment statements, then explains what is missing for a multidisciplinary context, so revisions target the right places.

Step C. Ask Theo to turn the cue into answerable drafting questions

Now convert the cue into questions you can answer in your own words.

  • For example, try this prompt: “Based on those sentences, give me two concrete questions I should answer to show how the stakeholder addressed each challenge.”

chat with Theo listing concrete questions to answer for each challenge, such as defining subjective versus objective suffering and improving RTE judgment protocols.

Theo turns the feedback into answerable questions for each challenge, guiding the author to show how Dr. Wijsbek addressed them with specific examples.

Next steps:

  1. Paste the questions you want to use into your working notes.

  2. Answer them in your own words.

  3. If a paragraph now needs a bridge, ask Theo: “Suggest one sentence starter that links this paragraph back to my aim.”

Direct quotes and concrete examples (coach mode)

Goal: use chat with Theo as a writing coach to decide how to integrate brief quotes or concrete examples so your revision plan adds specificity and helps improve essay structure. Theo will not pick the exact spot or write the quote, it will give you a method, ask coaching questions, and suggest lead-ins you can adapt.

Step A — Start from the feedback cue

With this example student paper, thesify’s feedback panel flags two High Impact items: add direct quotes and improve structure. Use these as your cue for the chat.

Example prompts to try

  • “Which parts of my aim and audience should guide where a brief quote belongs?”

  • “List the questions I should answer before placing any quote so I keep structure clear.”

thesify feedback panel showing High Impact recommendations to include direct quotes with concrete examples and to improve structure for aim and audience.

Use the High Impact cards as your cue. Then open chat with Theo to get a method for placing a brief quote and keeping structure clear.

Step B — Ask Theo for a simple placement framework

Get a short method you can apply from Theo, then follow-up by proposing candidate spots.

Prompt to copy:

  • “Give me a 3-step method to decide where a short quote would add value in this vignette. Focus on aim, evidence gaps, and reader needs.”

What to look for

  • A concise three-step checklist.

  • One or two coaching questions you answer so the decision stays yours.

chat with Theo showing a three-step quote placement method that focuses on aim, evidence gaps, and reader needs.
Step C — You propose locations, Theo critiques
Apply the framework Theo suggested above and ask a follow up question using two candidates.

Prompts to try:

  • “Here are two candidate spots for a brief quote. Which better supports my aim and why? What should the quote do at that spot?”

  • “If neither is ideal, what kind of example would work better and where should I create the context?”

What to look for

  • A short comparison tied to aim, evidence gaps, and reader needs, plus advice on the function of the quote or example.


Step D — Lead-ins, follow-ups, and attribution

Once you choose the spot, ask for template language you will rewrite in your own voice.

Prompts to try

  • “Give me two one-sentence lead-ins I can adapt for the chosen spot, and one sentence to follow the quote that links back to my aim.”

  • “Remind me how to attribute a brief personal communication in this field.”

What to look for

  • Adaptable sentence starters and a post-quote link back to the aim, plus a quick attribution reminder.

Outcome: you used chat with Theo to turn a High Impact comment into a concrete method, a coached decision about placement, and a set of lead-ins you can adapt, all while keeping authorship and structure in your hands.


Chat with Theo: Improve your paper’s structure

When you upload a draft of your paper, you receive a feedback report that includes High Impact recommendations, such as recommendations to improve your structure so it matches your aim and audience, to increase clarity. Here is how to use chat with Theo to get targeted guidance from that comment.

Step 1: Ask for a four-part structure you can adapt

Prompt to copy:  “Given my aim and audience, outline a profile structure with section goals for introduction, scene, analysis, and takeaway. Keep it to four parts.”

Theo’s reply (quoted excerpts):

  1. Introduction — Goal: Set the stage for your profile by providing context and engaging the reader.”

  2. Scene — Goal: Create a vivid picture that grounds the reader in the context of your subject.”

  3.  “Analysis — Goal: Provide deeper insights into the subject’s character, motivations, and significance.”

  4. Takeaway — Goal: Leave the reader with a lasting impression or call to action.”

How to use it: write one sentence under each heading that fits your aim and audience. If you want genre-specific guidance, follow up with: “Suggest two alternatives for the analysis goal geared to [my audience].”

Step 2: Get a transition template tied to that structure

Prompt to copy: “Point to one transition in my draft that could be clearer and give a template I can adapt.”

Theo’s reply (quoted excerpt from sample paper and chat):

“Building on this understanding of subjectivity in suffering, Dr. Wijsbek shared his four years of experience as an ethicist on an RTE team, where he collaborated closely with physicians and lawyers. This experience provided him with unique insights into how subjective experiences are processed and documented in clinical settings.

Why Theo says this works (quoted):

  1. “Contextual link: This transition directly connects the abstract concept of subjectivity to Dr. Wijsbek’s practical experience…

  2. Flow of ideas: It creates a smoother flow by indicating that his experience is a natural progression from the previous discussion.”

Follow-up prompts to further refine:

  • “Shorten the template to one sentence under 25 words.”

  • “Offer a version for a non-specialist audience.”

What you gain from Chat with Theo

  1. Actionable feedback becomes a clear outline you can draft against.

  2. You improve essay structure with a transition that links concept to example, which supports readability and audience fit.

  3. You keep authorship and voice, while using academic writing chat to guide decisions.

If you want a broader scaffold before chatting, see the 7-step AI feedback guide for a quick revision plan, then use chat with Theo to get section goals and a transition template you can adapt.

Asking thesify’s Paper’s Digest the Right Questions

Beyond your draft itself, Theo also can provide a Paper Digest for academic articles that you upload in the form of concise research paper summaries. Upload a PDF, skim the digest’s summary, keywords, main claims, and methods, then Chat with Theo to ask focused questions that connect the article to your argument. This is useful for a literature review chat or when you want to ask AI about sources you cite

To illustrate how to use this feature, we used a sample Paper Digest generated by Theo for the article “Refused and granted requests for euthanasia and assisted suicide in the Netherlands: interview study with structured questionnaire” published in BMJ

thesify Paper Digest showing summary and keywords for an uploaded BMJ study, ready for literature review chat.

Theo’s digest summarizes the paper and surfaces keywords, main claims, and methods. You can query the digest directly in chat to connect findings to your argument.


Ask focused questions, not broad ones

  • Instead of “Tell me about this article,” ask: “Which findings in this BMJ study relate to my argument about ‘unbearable suffering’ in euthanasia decisions?”

  • Instead of “Summarize the paper,” ask: “From the digest, what results differentiate granted versus refused requests, and how do those results bear on ‘unbearable suffering’?”

Tip: Be specific. Reference a result, section label, or term from the digest such as main claims, methods, or conclusion. Focused questions return targeted details you can use.

Example: a focused question that connects the paper to your argument
chat with Theo answering a focused digest question about the BMJ euthanasia study, returning numbered findings tied to unbearable suffering.

A focused question pulls out decision-relevant findings you can integrate in your own argument.

Prompt used in our test: “What were the main findings of this article that relate to my own argument on unbearable suffering in euthanasia cases?”

Theo’s answer (quoted excerpts):

  1. “Patients whose requests for euthanasia were refused were generally more likely to be female, over the age of 80, and less likely to have cancer.”

  2. “Notably, these patients were less likely to be suffering ‘hopelessly and unbearably.’”

  3.  “Granted requests more often cited ‘unbearable or hopeless suffering’ (74%) than refused requests (39%).”

  4. “Physicians often refused requests because suffering was not deemed unbearable (35%), or there were alternatives for treatment (32%), with depression or psychiatric symptoms (31%) also noted.”

These figures are reported in the study itself and match the digest’s focus on how assessments of “unbearable suffering” shape decisions. Theo’s response here shows how a single, focused question moves from a research paper summary to usable points for your draft.

How to use Chat with Theo in your workflow

  1. Upload a PDF of a scientific article, or your own scientific research article, then open the Paper Digest to scan the summary, keywords, and main claims.

thesify paper digest showing the summary and keywords for a BMJ study on refused and granted euthanasia requests, ready for literature review chat and ask AI about sources

Upload the PDF to see a digest with summary and keywords, then use chat with Theo to ask focused questions and link the study’s findings to your argument.

  1. Click Feedback and ask a focused question in Chat With Theo that ties the article to your claim, audience, or method.

    thesify chat with Theo explaining inclusion and exclusion criteria for the BMJ euthanasia study and how the criteria shape the findings

    Ask a focused methods question to have Theo outline inclusion and exclusion criteria and note how they influence the results. Verify in the Methods section.


  2. Paste the relevant points into your notes and decide where they belong in your draft.

  3. If a point needs context or a bridge, ask for one sentence that links the finding back to your aim.

For a step-by-step approach to organizing sources, see our literature review guide.

What to ask an AI about a research paper?

When you generate a Paper Digest in thesify, you can chat with Theo to ask AI about sources in targeted ways. Focused, context-rich prompts work best. Below are generic questions you can copy and test for any Paper Digest. After the list you will see two test examples using a BMJ article.

Use focused, context-rich prompts while chatting with Theo, such as: 

  1. Findings and claims

    “List the three key findings that matter for my argument about [topic]. Quote the phrasing the paper uses.”
    “Which results in this study most directly support or complicate my claim about [topic], and why?”


  2. Methods and data

    “Summarize the study design, data source, sample size, and time frame. Note one limitation that affects how I should use these results.”
    “Explain the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and how they shape the findings.”

  3. Operational definitions

    “Where does the paper define or operationalize ‘[term]’? Quote or paraphrase the definition and point me to the section.”
    “How was ‘[outcome]’ measured, and what counts as a positive case?”

  4. Limitations and bias

    “List two limitations that could introduce bias or restrict generalizability. Explain how each one matters for my paper.”

    “What threats to validity should I mention if I cite this study?”


  5. Application to your draft

    “Suggest one paragraph in my draft where these findings belong and state the purpose of the citation there.”
    “Give me a one-sentence bridge that links this study’s result back to my aim for a non-specialist audience.”

  6. Compare and synthesize

    “Does any result here conflict with evidence I used from [Other Source]? Briefly note the tension and how I might frame it.”
    “Propose two ways to synthesize this study with my current evidence without repeating content.”

  7. Terminology and key terms

    “List two field-specific terms from the digest that I should define for my reader, and suggest where to define them.”

For step-by-step guidance on organizing what you pull from thesify’s Paper Digests, see our annotated bibliography guide.

Test Example A: methods and one limitation from the BMJ study

Prompt used: “Summarize the study design, data source, sample size, and time frame. Note one limitation that affects how I should use these results.”

chat with Theo summarizing the BMJ euthanasia study’s design, data source, sample size, and time frame from the paper digest.

A focused methods prompt turns the paper digest into concrete study details you can cite in your notes.

chat with Theo highlighting a key limitation of the BMJ euthanasia study that affects interpretation and generalizability.

Asking for one limitation yields a brief caution you can mention when you discuss the study in your draft.

Test Example B: Extract factors and percentages from the results

In this test, we used the chat with Theo feature to ask AI about sources and move from a research paper summary to citable notes.

Theo’s response (full transcript):

Specific prompt (BMJ study): According to this BMJ study, which reasons drove refusals of euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide requests, and what percentages are reported?

Theo:According to the BMJ study, the reasons that drove refusals of euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide requests, along with the reported percentages, are as follows:

1. Suffering was not unbearable - 35%

2. Alternatives for treatment existed- 32%

3. The patient was depressed or had psychiatric symptoms - 31%

4. The request was not well considered - 19%

These findings highlight the criteria and considerations that physicians used in their decision-making process when evaluating requests for euthanasia or physician-assisted suicide. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

How to use this response: 
  1. Verify each figure in the PDF’s Results section

  2. Decide where this belongs in your discussion or limitations paragraph.

Two similar generic questions you may use to try with Theo are: 
  1. “Extract the main reasons the authors give for [your outcome/decision], with the reported proportions or counts and a one-line interpretation for each. Note the source section or table.”

  2. “Compare [Group A] vs [Group B] for [your outcome]. List the key differences with numeric values and units, then add one sentence on what the authors say this means.”

Try it Yourself: Reproducible Chat with Theo Scenarios

Ready to see Theo in action? Here are concrete academic writing prompts you can try in a chat with Theo. Each item includes the exact prompt to Theo, the ideal response you should expect, and why it helps. The examples draw on our test vignette draft written for a master’s student assignment and the BMJ paper’s sample Paper Digest.

  1. Clarify aim vs thesis

  • Example Prompt: “Given this is a vignette, should I frame an aim rather than a thesis? Apply the ‘So what’ and ‘How or why’ tests to my opening line, then suggest two aim options I can adapt.”

  • What to expect: a brief explanation of genre expectations, two one-line test results for your opening, and two aim patterns you can rewrite in your voice.

  • Next step: pick one aim pattern, revise your opening, and ask Theo to check alignment with audience and purpose.

  1. Turn one feedback comment into targeted edits 

  • Prompt: “Quote the two sentences in my draft that relate to this feedback comment about multidisciplinary challenges. For each, say what is missing and what kind of detail would fix it.”

  • What to expect: two short quotes from your draft and a clear diagnostic note for each, for example where a reflective link or concrete example belongs.

  • Next step: add the missing detail where Theo pointed, then ask for a one-sentence recap of what changed.

  1. Strengthen analysis where reasoning is thin

  • Prompt: “Identify one paragraph with weak analysis and give two questions I should answer to deepen the reasoning right there.”

  • What to expect: a paragraph pointer and two precise questions that push explanation or evidence, not replacement prose.

  • Next step: answer the questions in your own words, then request a quick check for logical flow.

  1. Improve a transition between paragraphs

  • Prompt: “Suggest two transition templates to connect the end of Paragraph 3 to the start of Paragraph 4, then review my revised one-sentence bridge for clarity.”

  • What to expect: two adaptable templates, followed by brief feedback on your revised line.

  • Next step: choose the template that fits your aim and audience, edit, and confirm readability with Theo.

  1. Use the Paper Digest to extract factors and numbers

  • Example Prompt: “From the BMJ article, list the top factors associated with refused requests, include the reported percentages, and tell me which section label I should check.”

  • What to expect: a concise list, for example not-unbearable suffering, alternatives available, depression or psychiatric symptoms, not well considered, each with a percentage and a note to verify in Results or tables.

  • Next step: check the PDF, confirm the numbers in the Results section, then decide where the statistic belongs in your draft.

  1. Connect findings to your claim

  • Example Prompt: “From the BMJ digest, pull the findings that relate to my claim about ‘unbearable suffering’ and give one sentence on how I might frame each finding in my discussion.”

  • What to expect: two to four findings tied to unbearable or hopeless suffering, each with a one-sentence use note.

Next step: copy the notes into your outline, then draft the discussion paragraph in your voice.


  1. Capture methods and one limitation from the Paper Digest

  • Example Prompt: “Summarize the study design, data source, sample size, and time frame from the BMJ digest. Add one limitation that affects how I should use the results.”

  • What to expect: a compact methods snapshot and a practical limitation to mention when you cite the study.

  • Next step: verify details in the original PDF, then add a sentence in your methods or discussion that reflects the limitation.

  1. Citation and integrity check before you submit

  • Prompt: “Does this sentence in my draft need a citation, and which section of the source should I confirm before adding it? Also give me two keywords to search in the PDF.”

  • What to expect: a yes or no with rationale, a likely section label to verify, and two search terms that speed up your check.

  • Next step: confirm in the source, add the citation, and keep the sentence in your own style.


Wrap-up: Each prompt keeps you in the driver’s seat. Theo guides with AI writing assistant support you can verify and apply, and you retain authorship and decisions. For organizing what you pull from Paper Digests, see our literature review guide.

Verifying AI Outputs and Maintaining Academic Integrity

thesify’s approach is pedagogy and integrity first. Chat with Theo supports ethical AI writing by helping you question your draft and sources while you keep authorship, wording, and citations under your control. Treat every suggestion as a lead to verify in the original text or dataset so you verify AI answers and uphold academic integrity. For a fuller checklist on AI writing without cheating, see our 9 tips for using AI for academic writing.

Quality check AI responses

Theo can summarize your draft and generate a Paper Digest for an uploaded article. It cannot open publisher websites or give exact page numbers from external PDFs. Treat answers as guidance you verify in the source.

A quick verification workflow

  1. Open the source yourself in the PDF viewer.

  2. Use the digest’s section labels, keywords, or tables to navigate.

  3. Search within the PDF for the key terms or statistics mentioned in the chat.

  4. Confirm wording and numbers, then add a citation in your style.

Prompts that fit Theo’s capabilities

  1. “Tell me which section label I should check for this claim, and give me two keywords to search inside the PDF.”

  2. “List the table or figure titles that typically report this statistic, so I can locate it.”

  3. “Give me two questions to ask myself to sanity-check this result before I cite it.”

  4. “Explain one way this finding could be misread, so I avoid that mistake when I paraphrase it.”

thesify’s No text-generation policy

Theo is a coach, not a ghostwriter. When you ask for full passages, Theo guides you with criteria, examples, templates, and planning so that you draft the prose yourself. This keeps authorship in your hands and reduces plagiarism risk. If you want a deeper look at why academic ghostwriting is discouraged, see our explainer.

Prompts that keep authorship with you

  1. “Give criteria for a strong paragraph on [topic]. I will draft it and bring it back for feedback.”

  2. “Suggest two transition templates I can adapt, then review my revision for clarity and accuracy.”

Plagiarism and citations

Using a Paper Digest or summary does not remove the need to cite. If an idea or number comes from a source, cite the source. Keep quotes short and clearly marked. Paraphrase in your own style, then check accuracy. Remember: using uncited AI text is plagiarism.

Safe-use checklist

  1. Verify any fact or statistic in the original PDF before citing.

  2. Add a citation when you use a definition, method, or result from a source.

  3. Keep your voice. Use Theo’s suggestions as guidance, not final text.

  4. Track section labels or table names when you copy notes into your outline.

  5. When unsure, ask Theo for the likely section to check and the search terms to use, then confirm in the source.

Prompts to manage citations

  1. “Does this sentence need a citation, and which section of the paper should I confirm before adding it?”

  2. “Check my paraphrase against the meaning of the original result. Am I accurate without copying phrasing?”

  3. “Provide a model citation entry for this source in [your style], and note what details I must verify in the PDF.”

Related reading: see our guide on how to preserve your academic voice and our annotated bibliography guide for organizing what you pull from Paper Digests.


FAQ on Using AI Chat Ethically

Use this quick Q&A to keep your work original while you explore chat with Theo. It pairs well with the scenarios above and aligns with thesify’s pedagogy-and-integrity-first approach.

For more information on appropriate vs inappropriate AI help, read our guide on ethical AI use cases in academia

Is using chat with Theo considered cheating?

No. You are not asking Theo to write your paper, you are using it to understand feedback, interrogate a Paper Digest, and plan revisions. You remain the author, you make the changes, and you verify facts. For practical guardrails, see our guide on using AI without cheating and our statement of values.

How do I cite or acknowledge AI assistance?

Follow your course or department guidance. Many instructors ask for a short acknowledgement when AI tools shaped your planning or idea discovery. A simple note such as “I used thesify’s chat with Theo to generate revision questions and to summarize methods from a paper digest; I verified all sources and wrote the final text myself” is usually sufficient. 

When ideas, definitions, or results come from an external source surfaced by the digest, cite that source directly in your paper. For more detail, see When Does AI Use Become Plagiarism? A Student Guide.

What should I verify before I cite something Theo mentioned?

Always confirm claims, numbers, definitions, and quotations in the original PDF or published source. Theo can suggest section labels to check and keywords to search, but you add the citation only after you read the source. If you paraphrase, keep your own style and check fidelity to the original meaning.

Can Theo write a full paragraph for me?

No. Theo is a coach. It provides criteria, examples, templates, and questions so you can revise effectively, but it does not generate entire passages for you. This keeps authorship with you and reduces plagiarism risk. If you need help shaping a paragraph, ask for a checklist or a transition template, then draft in your own words.

How do I avoid plagiarism when I use AI support?

Keep these basics in view:

  1. Cite the original source when you use a finding, definition, or distinctive concept.

  2. Paraphrase in your voice, then check that the meaning matches the source.

  3. Track where numbers come from, for example Results or a specific table, and record that in your notes.

  4. Save any acknowledgements you plan to include at submission.

  5. Read our guide on When Does AI Use Become Plagiarism? A Student Guide to Avoiding Academic Misconduct.

What if my instructor or journal has specific rules about AI?

Follow them. Policies vary, and some venues require an explicit disclosure of AI assistance. When in doubt, ask your instructor what level of acknowledgement they expect and keep a short usage note in your project log.

Bottom line: Theo is a guide, you are the writer. Use it to ask better questions, locate what to verify, and plan revision steps. By following these practices, you keep your work original and your process transparent.

Why use chat with Theo if I already have ChatGPT?

Theo is document aware inside thesify. It uses your draft, your feedback report, and your Paper Digest so you can ask targeted questions and plan revisions in context. A general chatbot is not integrated with your document. For a full comparison, see thesify vs. ChatGPT.

Is chat with Theo free or part of a paid plan?

No. chat with Theo is available for thesify’s paid plan subscribers and is not included in the free plan. To get access, log into your thesify account, select Subscription (upper right corner), and follow the subscription prompt, or choose a plan here: View thesify pricing.

Conclusion – Evolving Your Writing Process with Theo

Chat with Theo fits naturally into a thoughtful thesis writing workflow. You ask questions about your draft, your feedback report, or a Paper Digest, and you get guidance you can verify and apply. This is a dialogic academic writing process. You check understanding, plan revisions, and practice making evidence-based decisions. Over time that practice compounds into clear AI writing coach benefits for your habits as a writer, not just for one assignment.

Next steps: open the Chat with Theo tab in your thesify feedback dashboard and try one prompt based on your latest draft. If you want a scaffold for sources, start with our literature review guide. If you are refining tone and citations, see preserve your academic voice. Tell us what you asked Theo and what you changed after verifying the advice. Writing remains a human craft. Theo is there to support your writing workflow improvement alongside your other academic writing tools.

Choose chat with Theo: an ethical way to improve your writing

With thesify, you keep authorship while using AI as a coach. Upload your draft, open Chat with Theo in your dashboard, and start with one focused question from this guide. If you are on the free plan, select Subscription in the upper right to upgrade, or View thesify pricing.


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