How to detect ai writing when you have 50 papers to read?

Laura

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Professors and TAs, I need your collective wisdom! Grading 50 freshman comp essays is already a slog, and now I have to be a detective on top of it. I don't have time to run every single paper through three different detectors. What are your biggest, fastest red flags?

For me, it's often the introduction. AI loves to start with a broad, vague statement about "In today's society..." that goes nowhere.

What are your quick-and-dirty methods for how to detect ai writing during a marathon grading session? I need the "cliff notes" version of AI detection! Share your tips, please!
 
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