EssayMate User Guide

Getting Started:

Step 3: Describe the Assignment
- Tell Essay Chat what you need written, revised, or reviewed.
- Include the topic, word count, citation style, deadline, and any structural requirements.
- Upload supporting PDFs or source materials when they matter for the assignment.
- If you want the draft to sound more like you, build your Writing Style profile first.

Your topic should clearly reflect the assignment title and the type of document you need.
Use the prompt to spell out structure, tone, and any special grading or citation requirements.
For web sources, convert them to PDF using your browser's Print → Save as PDF feature. Avoid scanned PDFs.
If you need open-access sources, visit Semantic Scholar and use the Has PDF filter.

Step 4: Start the Draft
- Send your request in chat and let EssayMate generate the first draft.
- Watch the progress events as the system plans, writes, and prepares the artifact.
- Use follow-up prompts to refine the draft, request structural changes, or adjust the tone.
Step 5: Review the Output
• Review the draft in the preview pane, then continue the conversation until the result is where you want it.
Step 6: Use Writing Style
• Visit Writing Style to upload past samples and improve how future drafts match your voice.

Step 7: Actions on the Draft
- Download the draft once it is ready.
- Request professional editing or review with your deadline and any extra instructions.
- Run post-processing tools such as grammar, humanization, or report checks when needed.
Step 8: Tracking Reviews
- Use the Submissions area to monitor reviewer work and continue the conversation with your reviewer.
- When a review is complete, download the polished DOCX and request revisions if needed.

Step 9: View Generated Essays
- Open Generated Essays on the sidebar to revisit earlier drafts and downloads.

You can now draft, revise, and submit essays through the chat-first workflow.