Free live webinar with Dr Alexandra Patel
20+ years helping students produce stronger academic research and writing.
✔ How to refine a strong research question
✔ How to identify genuine gaps in the literature
✔ How to move from description → critical analysis
✔ How to structure a persuasive dissertation argument
✔ How to evaluate your work against the marking rubric
✔ How to edit and proofread using ChatGPT responsibly
1pm Friday 10th April GMT
I’ll send you the Zoom link and recording.
You’ve read dozens of sources…
…but your writing still feels like summarising other people’s ideas.
Your dissertation might feel:
Too descriptive
Repetitive or unfocused
Lacking critical analysis
Difficult to structure logically
Unclear whether it meets the marking criteria
Most students work incredibly hard — but they aren’t shown how to turn research into knowledge creation.
This webinar will show you how.
This session is different.
You’ll learn how to use ChatGPT as a thinking partner, not a shortcut.
You will see practical demonstrations of how to use ChatGPT to:
Refine your research question
Analyse literature critically
Generate deeper insight
Structure persuasive arguments
Evaluate your draft against academic marking criteria
All while maintaining academic integrity and ethical AI use.
How to Refine a Strong Research Question
Avoid vague or descriptive topics and develop a question that enables knowledge creation.
How to Identify the Right Literature
Find relevant, high-quality sources efficiently and understand how they connect.
How to Conduct Critical Analysis
Move beyond summarising and develop original insight and evaluation.
How to Structure a Persuasive Dissertation
Create a clear argument that guides the reader logically.
How to Write a Strong First Draft
Use ChatGPT to support drafting while ensuring your thinking remains central.
How to Evaluate Your Work Against the Marking Criteria
Know exactly how strong your work is and how to improve it.
How to Edit, Proofread and Reference
Finish with writing that is clear, coherent and academically rigorous.
Academic educator and research writing specialist.
Over the past 20+ years, Alex has helped hundreds of students and academics:
Develop strong research questions
Conduct critical literature analysis
Produce persuasive academic arguments
Improve clarity, structure and depth in writing
She now teaches how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can be used ethically to strengthen research and academic writing.
Her approach combines academic rigour with practical strategies that save time and reduce stress.
This webinar is ideal for:
✔ Undergraduate dissertation students
✔ Master's dissertation students
✔ Students struggling with literature reviews
✔ Students who feel their writing lacks depth
✔ Students interested in using AI responsibly
Title: Using ChatGPT Ethically to Research and Write Exceptional Dissertations
Date: 1pm Friday 10th April GMT
Format: Live online webinar
Includes:
Live demonstration
Practical strategies
Recording sent afterwards
Cost: Free
descriptive
repetitive
unclear
or lacking critical analysis
This session will show you exactly how to strengthen it.
Is this cheating?
No. This webinar focuses on using ChatGPT ethically as a thinking partner to improve analysis and writing clarity.
Do I need prior experience using ChatGPT?
No. Everything will be explained clearly during the session.
Will I receive the recording?
Yes. Everyone who registers will receive the recording.
The difference between an average dissertation and an exceptional one is rarely intelligence.
It’s clarity of thinking, depth of analysis, and strong argument.
This webinar will show you how to develop all three.