Writing Journal Manuscripts with AI Agents: Ethical and Responsible Academic Publishing

This free practical academic workshop focuses on the ethical and responsible use of AI agents in developing journal manuscripts. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into academic writing, researchers must learn how to distinguish legitimate AI assistance from practices that may compromise originality, intellectual ownership, and scholarly integrity. The session provides a step by step framework for moving from a research idea to a publication ready manuscript using ChatGPT and other AI agents. Participants will explore how AI can support the development of literature reviews, methodology sections, findings, discussions, and scholarly arguments while maintaining a clear authorial voice and independent intellectual contribution. Particular attention will be given to verifying references, claims, and evidence, avoiding AI hallucinations and weak scholarship, and ensuring appropriate disclosure and transparency in academic publishing. Live demonstrations will illustrate how AI agents can be incorporated into the manuscript development workflow without allowing the technology to replace critical thinking or scholarly judgement. This workshop is suitable for postgraduate students, early career researchers, academics, supervisors, and authors seeking to strengthen their journal writing skills and publish with greater confidence in the AI era. Date: Saturday, 6 June 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Platforms: MS Teams, YouTube, and Facebook Facilitator: Dr TP Muringa Website: www.mgresearch.co.za This live stream was produced using https://streamingstudio.app/