AI Writing Workspace

Write better essays. Faster.

The AI writing assistant built for college students. Generate topics, outlines, theses, and full drafts β€” with 130,000+ real student paper examples, then export to Word or PDF.

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How it works

From blank page to first draft in three steps

The assistant scaffolds the hardest parts of essay writing β€” picking a topic, structuring an argument, and getting words on the page.

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Pick your topic

Enter a rough subject. The AI returns five focused topic options to choose from β€” or generate more.

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Generate your structure

Get a complete outline, three thesis options, and an intro paragraph β€” tailored to your essay type and topic.

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Write with AI help

Draft with sidebar AI prompts, selection-based rewriting, and one-click "insert section" for intros and conclusions.

Everything in one workspace

Built for academic writing β€” not just chat

Nine features designed around the actual essay-writing workflow. No tab-switching, no context loss.

AI Topic & Title Suggestions
Get five focused topic options and a dozen title variations tuned to your essay type and academic level.
Smart Outline Generator
A full three-tier outline (I/A/1) for any essay type, sized to your assignment length and built around your thesis.
Thesis Builder Β· 3 Strategies
Three rhetorical approaches per generation β€” bold position, nuanced stance, or multi-cause reframing. Pick the angle that fits.
130k Paper Examples Β· Indexed by Topic
Real student papers on your topic from our 130,000-document library β€” browse by topic, type, level, and subject to study structure and evidence.
Citation Generator Β· 5 Styles
Build citations in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 18, Harvard, and IEEE with our free standalone citation generator, then set your paper's style up front in the editor.
Selection Rewriting Β· One Click
Select any sentence and paraphrase, improve, summarize, or expand it in one click β€” right inside your draft.
Real-time Auto-save
Every keystroke saved automatically across devices. Switch from laptop to phone mid-sentence and pick up exactly where you left off.
Export to Word and PDF
One-click export to Word or PDF with your document's formatting preserved.
All 13 Writing Tools Included
Outline, thesis, title, citation, paraphrasing, plagiarism, AI-detector, and more β€” accessible directly from the workspace.
Stop staring at a blank page

Topic. Title. Outline. Three clicks.

The hardest part of an essay is the first 200 words. The assistant generates topic suggestions, refines them into focused titles, and builds your outline before you've typed a sentence β€” so you start drafting with structure, not a blinking cursor.

  • Five AI topic suggestions per generation, refinable with one click
  • Outlines structured for your essay type (argumentative, expository, compare-contrast, etc.)
  • Three thesis statement strategies per topic β€” pick the angle that fits your assignment
Start drafting in 30 seconds
AI Suggestions Β· Topic
01 History of the death penalty
02 Arguments for the death penalty
03 Arguments against the death penalty
04 Current state in the United States
05 Impact on society
Real essays on your topic

130,000 student papers, indexed by topic

Every topic you write about has been written about before β€” and probably well. Our 130,000-document library lets you find real student papers on your subject, so you can study structure, evidence, and citation patterns from work that tackled your topic before you.

  • Auto-curated examples on your specific topic β€” refreshed each generation
  • Browse by topic, type, academic level, and subject
  • See how strong papers structure arguments and cite sources
Browse the paper library
Examples Β· 47 papers found
Essay Β· History Β· 1,820 words
The Death Penalty: A Historical Perspective from Antiquity to Modernity
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Term Paper Β· Public Policy Β· 2,540 words
Capital Punishment in the United States: Evolution and Current Debate
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Research Paper Β· Classics Β· 3,140 words
Draconian Laws of Ancient Greece: The Birth of Codified Capital Punishment
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Citations done right

Five citation styles. Zero formatting headaches.

Build citations in APA 7, MLA 9, Chicago 18, Harvard, and IEEE with our free citation generator, and set your paper's style up front in the editor. Updated for the latest editions, including Chicago 18's new rules on citing AI-generated content.

  • Generate citations in five styles β€” no manual formatting
  • In-text citation and full reference produced together for each source
  • Copy formatted citations straight into your paper
Try the citation generator
Citation Generator Β· 5 styles
APA 7 MLA 9 Chicago 18 +2
Book
Banner, S. (2002). The death penalty: An American history. Harvard University Press.
Journal Article
Garland, D. (2010). Peculiar institution: America's death penalty in an age of abolition. Punishment & Society, 12(3), 245–262.
Report
Amnesty International. (2024). Death sentences and executions 2023. Amnesty International.
Built for academic writing

Why not just use ChatGPT?

Both can generate text. Only one is built for the specific job of writing a college essay β€” with the paper examples, citation tools, and structure you actually need.

Feature
ChatGPT
PaperDue AI
Topic suggestions on demand
Built-in
Document workspace (not chat)
Chat-only
Full editor
Access to 130k+ paper examples
Not available
Indexed by topic
Standalone citation generator tool
Not available
Free tool Β· 5 styles (APA/MLA/Chicago/Harvard/IEEE)
In-editor selection rewriting
Copy-paste workflow
Paraphrase Β· improve Β· expand
Export to Word/PDF
Copy-paste workflow
One-click export
Plagiarism & AI detection check
Not available
TextChecker built-in
Students love PaperDue AI

Trusted by 2.4 million students since 1998

From freshman composition to senior thesis, PaperDue has been the academic writing companion students recommend most.

PaperDue AI has been a game-changer for me. From generating essay outlines to finding credible sources, it's like having a personal tutor available 24/7. My grades have improved, and writing feels less overwhelming. Highly recommend to any student!

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Emily C.
College Sophomore Β· English

The paper-examples feature saved me hours of research. Being able to read three real student papers on my topic β€” and see how they structured their arguments β€” taught me more about essay writing than my actual classes did.

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All plans include access to the AI Writing Assistant, 130,000+ paper examples, TextChecker, and every writing tool. Cancel anytime.

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  • Read & download papers
  • AI writing assistant β€” 2 essay drafts
  • TextChecker β€” 2 paper scans
  • AI tools β€” 20 generations
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Billed $24.95 every 30 days until cancelled
  • Paper library access (130,000+ papers)
  • AI writing assistant β€” 5 essay drafts/mo
  • TextChecker β€” 5 paper scans/mo
  • AI tools β€” 100 generations/mo
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$14.92/month Β· Save $120 vs monthly
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  • Paper library access (130,000+ papers)
  • AI writing assistant β€” 10 essay drafts/mo
  • TextChecker β€” 10 paper scans/mo
  • AI tools β€” Unlimited
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Money-back guarantee
Not satisfied? Cancel during the trial and you won't be charged a cent beyond the $1.
24/7 student support
Real humans answering email and chat β€” average response time under two hours.
Got questions

Common questions, answered

How much does the AI Writing Assistant cost?
There are three plans, all with full access to every feature. The $1 trial runs 7 days, then renews at $24.95/month unless cancelled. Monthly is $24.95 billed every 30 days. Annual is $179/year β€” effectively $14.92/month, saving $120 vs paying monthly. Every plan unlocks the AI Writing Assistant, 130,000+ paper examples, TextChecker, and every writing tool. Cancel anytime from your account settings.
Will my school detect AI-written content?
Many AI-detection tools flag fully AI-generated content. PaperDue is designed to assist your writing process β€” generating outlines, suggesting structure, offering inline help β€” while you maintain control of the final prose. We also include TextChecker scans for grammar, AI-detection, and plagiarism so you can verify your work before submitting. Always check your school's policy on AI assistance.
Can I use it for any subject?
Yes. The assistant supports essays across every subject β€” humanities, sciences, business, social science, and more. Topic suggestions and paper examples are pulled from our 130,000+ document library, which covers the full range of college coursework from freshman composition to graduate-level thesis work.
How does the paper-example feature work?
Real student papers from our 130,000-document library are indexed by topic, type, level, and subject, so you can find the examples most relevant to your subject. Browse them to study how strong papers structure arguments, build evidence, and cite sources.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. You can cancel from your account settings at any point during the trial or after. If you cancel during the 7-day trial, you won't be charged the monthly rate. Your account stays active for the remainder of the billing period.
Is this different from using ChatGPT for essays?
Yes β€” substantially. ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot; PaperDue is built specifically for academic writing. It includes a real document workspace (not a chat box), access to 130,000+ real student paper examples on your topic, a free citation generator supporting five styles, and structured generators tuned for essay types. See the comparison table above for the full feature breakdown.
What if I'm not happy with the assistant?
Cancel during your 7-day trial and you'll only pay the $1 trial fee β€” no monthly charge. After the trial, you can cancel at any point and won't be re-billed. Our support team is available 24/7 via email and chat if you need help with anything along the way.

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