Have you ever finished an essay, assignment, or set of notes, but felt unsure whether it was good enough? That’s where AI comes in. Instead of waiting for a teacher or tutor, you can scan in your work and ask AI for quick, personalised feedback. This hack saves time, boosts confidence, and helps you improve before the deadline. AI feedback isn’t about replacing your teacher. It’s about getting a “second pair of eyes” on your work – spotting things you might miss, like spelling mistakes, unclear sentences, or missing structure. Think of it as having your own digital study coach.
Here’s how you can do it step by step:
Step 1: Scan or photograph your work
If you’ve written by hand, use your phone’s camera or a free app like Microsoft Lens, Google Drive Scan, or Adobe Scan. Make sure the picture is clear and well-lit so AI can read it easily. If it’s typed, you can just copy and paste the text.
Step 2: Upload or paste into AI
Open ChatGPT (or another AI tool you use) and paste your essay, assignment, or notes. If it’s a scanned photo, check if your scanning app can turn the picture into text (this is called OCR — Optical Character Recognition). Most apps do this automatically.
Step 3: Ask for targeted feedback
Instead of saying, “Check my essay,” be specific. For example:
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“Can you give feedback on the structure of this essay?”
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“Point out grammar or spelling mistakes.”
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“How can I make my argument clearer?”
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“Does this answer the question fully?”
AI works best when you give it a clear job.
Step 4: Improve your work
Take the suggestions and decide what makes sense to change. Don’t just accept everything blindly — use the AI advice to guide your own thinking. This way, you’re still learning and keeping your own voice.
Step 5: Repeat if needed
After making edits, you can scan or paste your work again to see if it’s improved. It’s like running a practice round before the real exam or submission.
This hack is especially useful before big assignments, essays, or even study notes for exams. You’ll catch mistakes earlier and polish your work so it’s clearer, sharper, and more confident. The next time you finish your homework or revision notes, don’t just set them aside. Try scanning your work and asking AI for feedback. You might be surprised at how much better your writing becomes with just a few tweaks.