Delegate the mechanical work
AI is useful for outlining, sorting notes, producing variations, checking consistency, and identifying sentences that may confuse a reader. These tasks have a defined shape and can be reviewed against a clear standard.
Keep the point of view
The central claim, the choice of examples, and the reason the piece matters should remain yours. These decisions are not merely stylistic. They determine what the reader is being asked to notice and believe.
Treat drafts as material
An AI draft is best understood as raw material, not a finished piece. Delete generic openings, replace unsupported claims, and add the details only you can supply. The goal is not to disguise machine output. It is to make the argument accurate and specific.
Use a final human pass
Read the piece aloud or leave it overnight. Check whether every paragraph earns its place and whether the conclusion follows from the evidence. A polished surface cannot compensate for a weak idea.