Human Writing (活人感写作 / 去 AI 味)
Human Writing systematically purges LLM-generated prose of its characteristic "AI aroma", replacing formulaic mechanical phrasing with the dynamic rhythm, precise verbs, and nuanced pacing of experienced human researchers.
1. The Core AI Hallmarks to Eliminate
| Typical AI Pattern |
Why It Feels Artificial |
Authentic Human Academic Alternative |
| "Delve into", "Tapestry", "Testament to", "Beacon", "Pivotal role" |
Overused AI filler tropes; zero informational value |
Direct, concrete action verbs: analyze, measure, decouple, bound, observe |
| "It is worth noting that..." / "It is crucial to highlight..." |
Defensive throat-clearing |
State the fact directly: "Crucially, ... " or omit entirely. |
| Monotonous sentence lengths (all 22–26 words) |
Metronomic cadence characteristic of transformers |
Alternate between punchy short statements (8 words) and complex syntactical arguments (35 words). |
| Perfect symmetric triads ("X, Y, and Z") in every paragraph |
Rigid artificial balance |
Break the symmetry; emphasize the dominant factor and subordinate minor ones. |
| Incessant passive voice ("It was observed that the load was increased by...") |
Distant, robotic impersonality |
Active voice: "Increasing the axial load accelerated crack propagation..." |
2. The 4 Humanizing Principles
- Information Density First: Cut adjectives that don't quantify. If a word can be removed without altering the mathematical meaning, delete it.
- Dynamic Rhythm (Music of the Sentence):
"This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are okay. No one talks like this."
Mix short sentences for impact. Then, when explaining an intricate mathematical coupling or multi-stage physical boundary phenomenon, let the subordinate clauses unfold with deliberate precision.
- Conversational Academic Grounding: Write like an expert presenting across a seminar table, not like a compliance manual.
- Concrete Over Abstract: Replace "exhibited a remarkable enhancement in resilience" with "absorbed $24%$ more fracture energy before first-crack initiation".
3. Humanizing Self-Audit Checklist
Before approving any paper section, run this check:
1---2name: human-writing3description: Humanize academic and technical writing: eliminates telltale AI patterns, bureaucratic padding, monotonous sentence rhythms, and clichéd transitional fluff, restoring authentic human authorial voice.4---56# Human Writing (活人感写作 / 去 AI 味)78Human Writing systematically purges LLM-generated prose of its characteristic "AI aroma", replacing formulaic mechanical phrasing with the dynamic rhythm, precise verbs, and nuanced pacing of experienced human researchers.910---1112## 1. The Core AI Hallmarks to Eliminate1314| Typical AI Pattern | Why It Feels Artificial | Authentic Human Academic Alternative |15|---|---|---|16| *"Delve into", "Tapestry", "Testament to", "Beacon", "Pivotal role"* | Overused AI filler tropes; zero informational value | Direct, concrete action verbs: *analyze, measure, decouple, bound, observe* |17| *"It is worth noting that..." / "It is crucial to highlight..."* | Defensive throat-clearing | State the fact directly: *"Crucially, ... "* or omit entirely. |18| Monotonous sentence lengths (all 22–26 words) | Metronomic cadence characteristic of transformers | Alternate between punchy short statements (8 words) and complex syntactical arguments (35 words). |19| Perfect symmetric triads (*"X, Y, and Z"*) in every paragraph | Rigid artificial balance | Break the symmetry; emphasize the dominant factor and subordinate minor ones. |20| Incessant passive voice (*"It was observed that the load was increased by..."*) | Distant, robotic impersonality | Active voice: *"Increasing the axial load accelerated crack propagation..."* |2122---2324## 2. The 4 Humanizing Principles25261. **Information Density First**: Cut adjectives that don't quantify. If a word can be removed without altering the mathematical meaning, delete it.272. **Dynamic Rhythm (Music of the Sentence)**:28 > *"This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are okay. No one talks like this."*29 > *Mix short sentences for impact. Then, when explaining an intricate mathematical coupling or multi-stage physical boundary phenomenon, let the subordinate clauses unfold with deliberate precision.*303. **Conversational Academic Grounding**: Write like an expert presenting across a seminar table, not like a compliance manual.314. **Concrete Over Abstract**: Replace *"exhibited a remarkable enhancement in resilience"* with *"absorbed $24\%$ more fracture energy before first-crack initiation"*.3233---3435## 3. Humanizing Self-Audit Checklist3637Before approving any paper section, run this check:38- [ ] No occurrences of: `delve`, `tapestry`, `realm`, `cornerstone`, `underscore the importance of`, `testament`.39- [ ] At least two sentences shorter than 10 words per page to anchor core conclusions.40- [ ] Every paragraph begins with a strong, definitive assertion rather than a vague topic cushion.
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