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AI writing tool that helps students create outlines for essays and research papers. Effortlessly.

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Mighty but simple paper outline generator

Use the power of AI while keeping your unique voice and originality

AI Outline generator

Struggling to keep your ideas sorted? Don't worry! Our AI outline generator assists in arranging your thoughts with ease and offers complete sample paragraphs to guide you in crafting your research paper outline.

Draft Generator

Struggling to get started? Use Litero AI's outline generator, then craft your essay from your own ideas. Simply stick to the essay outline it suggests, and your draft will shine!

Sources Search

Looking to enhance a specific section or polish your work? Our AI text generator includes a built-in source search feature to help you back up your text structure with up-to-date reference based on your research paper outline.

Text Editor

Littero offers handy editing tools to tweak crucial sections of your document. By utilizing the outline template offered, you can finish composing your essay swiftly, in mere minutes!

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How to write 10x faster
with Litero AI outline generator?

Step 1

Getting started

Share a few essential points about your paper, and our AI outline generator will craft a personalized draft or research paper outline, offering you a robust foundation to begin with.

Step 2

Writing with AI assistance

While crafting your essay, Litero's autosuggestion tool gives you guidance and inspiration to ensure your outline remains focused.

Step 3

Nailing the intro and conclusion

Crafting compelling introductions and conclusions can be tough. However, Litero's AI outline generator simplifies the process with its "write an introduction" and "write a conclusion" features, allowing you to create captivating content effortlessly.

Step 4

Keeping it original

To maintain the uniqueness of your essay, consider using Litero's plagiarism detection tool. It thoroughly examines your paper, completed based on the research paper outline, and highlights any areas that might be problematic.

Step 5

Citing sources

Simply enter the information about your source, choose the format you want (like MLA, APA, or Chicago), and Litero AI will take care of creating precise citations for you with its easy-to-use citation tool.

Step 6

Putting the final touches

Litero provides an AI outline generator equipped with a comprehensive grammar checking feature. Before turning in your paper, use this tool to identify issues like grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and punctuation slips, and receive suggestions for improvements.

DONE

Paper completed 10x faster

Give the AI outline tool a go—it's a real time-saver, allowing you to complete your essays at a speed up to tenfold. Give it a shot now!

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Think about Litero AI as a partner and not a substitute, and you'll be really healthy in your use of it.

— Dr. Dianna M. Mattern

Litero AI is committed to helping its users maintain academic integrity while improving productivity. Read about Litero’s Approach to the Responsible and Ethical Use of AI in Higher Education.

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Litero has an intuitive interface, which I like. Its autosuggestions elevated my papers to a whole new level. It's like having a personal writing mentor always at my side, guiding me toward clearer, more impactful expression.

David Brown

Georgetown University

Litero is my writing lifeline 📚✍️

Vikky Singh

Duke University

I never knew I needed Litero until I tried it for my homework. Now I use it at least 3 or 4 times a week to write faster.

Jamie Duke

Princeton University

Litero effortlessly handles issues with formatting, citations, and references, saving me hours of work on essays. Kudos to the team behind it!

Mason Wilson

University of Southern California

Big-big help with sources and adding references. I no longer need to worry about margins, citations - Litero helps me do it easier. I focus on the content of my papers, confident that the presentation will be top-notch. If you have some spare bucks the paid version is absolutely worth it.

Daniel Miller

Cornell University

Litero has become an essential instrument in my college life. Thank you for making my writing shine!

Emma Robinson

Washington University in St. Louis

As someone who strives for perfection in everything, Litero is a godsend. This tool helps me polish my academic writing to perfection, ensuring it meets the highest standards.

Mia Davis

Stanford University

Discovering this tool is gold for my postgrad education. After trying the free version, I upgraded to the paid one, and I can't help but regret not using this writing AI earlier. It's the real deal!

Harper Lee

University of Florida

Being a STEM student, I dread writing assignments and, frankly, anything connected to writing essays. Litero is perfect for me and anyone else with the same struggles.

Zayd Malik

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Litero makes writing a breeze! A true lifesaver!

Ethan Mitchell

Rice University

I am all about efficient solutions and time-management. AI text tools from Litero streamline my studies. They help me improve my writing, saving me time and ensuring accuracy. Invaluable!

Nisha Reddy

Johns Hopkins University

I am glad I found Litero. It saved me so much time working on my articles and research with its smart and easy-to-use functionality. I'm impressed!

Chris Malkin

University of California, Berkeley

Securing a scholarship demands a high GPA and maintaining my high GPA is a top priority. I started using Litero and it helps me a lot with my homework.

Liam Anderson

Millenium high school

It's a game-changer for sure. I just can't believe how EASY it became to put my thoughts into writing: even when I have no idea how to start they have a tool for that! Litero's been of great help so far and took a lot of stress away. Great AI tool for students.

Maria Robles

Boston University

Litero has an intuitive interface, which I like. Its autosuggestions elevated my papers to a whole new level. It's like having a personal writing mentor always at my side, guiding me toward clearer, more impactful expression.

David Brown

Georgetown University

Litero is my writing lifeline 📚✍️

Vikky Singh

Duke University

I never knew I needed Litero until I tried it for my homework. Now I use it at least 3 or 4 times a week to write faster.

Jamie Duke

Princeton University

Litero effortlessly handles issues with formatting, citations, and references, saving me hours of work on essays. Kudos to the team behind it!

Mason Wilson

University of Southern California

Big-big help with sources and adding references. I no longer need to worry about margins, citations - Litero helps me do it easier. I focus on the content of my papers, confident that the presentation will be top-notch. If you have some spare bucks the paid version is absolutely worth it.

Daniel Miller

Cornell University

Litero has become an essential instrument in my college life. Thank you for making my writing shine!

Emma Robinson

Washington University in St. Louis

As someone who strives for perfection in everything, Litero is a godsend. This tool helps me polish my academic writing to perfection, ensuring it meets the highest standards.

Mia Davis

Stanford University

Discovering this tool is gold for my postgrad education. After trying the free version, I upgraded to the paid one, and I can't help but regret not using this writing AI earlier. It's the real deal!

Harper Lee

University of Florida

Being a STEM student, I dread writing assignments and, frankly, anything connected to writing essays. Litero is perfect for me and anyone else with the same struggles.

Zayd Malik

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Litero makes writing a breeze! A true lifesaver!

Ethan Mitchell

Rice University

I am all about efficient solutions and time-management. AI text tools from Litero streamline my studies. They help me improve my writing, saving me time and ensuring accuracy. Invaluable!

Nisha Reddy

Johns Hopkins University

I am glad I found Litero. It saved me so much time working on my articles and research with its smart and easy-to-use functionality. I'm impressed!

Chris Malkin

University of California, Berkeley

Securing a scholarship demands a high GPA and maintaining my high GPA is a top priority. I started using Litero and it helps me a lot with my homework.

Liam Anderson

Millenium high school

It's a game-changer for sure. I just can't believe how EASY it became to put my thoughts into writing: even when I have no idea how to start they have a tool for that! Litero's been of great help so far and took a lot of stress away. Great AI tool for students.

Maria Robles

Boston University

FAQ

Why Litero over ChatGPT?

Litero AI is praised by both teachers and students as an all-in-one academic writing partner. Unlike ChatGPT, Litero is built explicitly for academic writing with features that help you write better papers in less time while maintaining your own voice:
  • Create first drafts in minutes using real scholarly sources from 2020-2025, not just general knowledge
  • Expand and polish your writing with proper citations in APA, MLA, and Harvard formats
  • Beat writer's block with smart suggestions for your next sentence or paragraph
  • Work directly with your research by uploading your sources
  • Ensure originality and avoid unintentional plagiarism with built-in AI detection, humanization, and plagiarism-checking tools
  • Plus, use ChatGPT within Litero — it's integrated and understands your whole document context
Litero guides you through the entire paper-writing process, from initial research to final formatting, helping you maintain academic integrity while boosting productivity.

How does writing with Litero work?

You have full flexibility in how you work:
  • Start from a blank page and use AI assistance as needed.
  • Generate a complete first draft based on your instructions.
  • Upload your existing draft and enhance it with our tools.
  • Using AI commands to expand, improve, or add citations to specific paragraphs, you can write naturally in our editor.
  • Your progress is being saved as you write. All changes are fully editable, and you can export your work anytime, should you choose the premium subscription.

How can I ethically use AI in my writing?

Short answer: By staying the one in charge. “Think about Litero AI as a partner and not a substitute, and you'll be really healthy in your use of it.” Dr. Dianna M. Mattern

Long answer: We believe that artificial intelligence should enhance learning, not replace it. Litero is so much more than just a Generative AI that can spit out bits of text for you.
  • It can guide you through the writing process.
  • Give feedback about your prompts to improve your research skills.
  • Litero is integrated with academic databases, so you don’t have to worry about the validity of the sources it suggests. You should still study the source yourself to evaluate how it’s aligned with your argument, of course.
  • You can use a built-in AI assistant to research topics in more detail and chat with your PDFs…
This is just a brief description of Litero’s capabilities that can help you write better and faster while staying ethical in your use of AI. Read more about our approach to the responsible use of AI.

How do you maintain academic integrity while writing papers with AI?

Use Litero AI to:
  • Verify suggested sources. Every time Litero suggests a reference to support your argument, it gives you a link to an academic library where you can access the original source.
  • Make sure all citations and references are properly formatted and traceable.
  • Avoid unintentional plagiarism with built-in Plag Checker and Paraphraser.
  • Identify portions of work that appear to be AI-generated with the built-in AI detector.
  • Use ideas from the Humanizer tool to rewrite them in a human-like way and preserve your own voice.
Also, remember to review your institution’s policies and guidelines, keeping in mind that requirements may differ for some courses. Don’t share the research data with the AI if it’s classified as confidential.

How does Litero protect my privacy?

We take academic integrity and privacy seriously.
  • All your documents and personal information are fully encrypted and secure
  • We never share your research and writing data with third parties
  • Your work remains private and accessible only to you
  • You can delete your data at any time
  • We comply with all data protection regulations
Read more about our approach to the responsible and ethical use of AI.

How does billing work? Can I get a refund?

  • You can choose monthly, quarterly, or annual billing (with significant savings for longer terms).
  • Your subscription auto-renews but can be canceled anytime through your account settings.
  • You'll maintain access to premium features until the end of your billing period, even after canceling. Your account's billing center has complete billing details and cancellation instructions.
  • You can delete your data at any time
  • We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied. Contact support at support@litero.ai.

What should I do if something’s not working?

First, verify that you have a stable Internet connection. Then try refreshing your browser. If the problem persists, check if you've hit any usage limits — these are shown in the error message. Still having issues? Contact our support team at support@litero.ai. If possible, include screenshots — this helps us solve your problem faster.

Does Litero have an app?

Not yet, but we're working on it! For the best experience, we recommend using Litero on your laptop or a desktop computer.

What LLM does Litero AI use?

We use top-of-the-market models: OpenAI GPT-4o and o1, Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Haiku, and also some custom fine-tuned models. We use them all in conjunction and build prompt chains with research-proven techniques to maximize returns from the LLM and reduce hallucinations. We also use RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) to enhance results with data from academic articles. It's important to note that we don't use customer data for AI training, and commission any datasets we use for internal development. Also, we partner with GPTZero and Copyleaks to help students transition to AI-free and plagiarism-free work.

Does using Litero AI outline generator guarantee a better grade for my papers?

While grades may vary, we guarantee that our AI outline generator will simplify the process—helping you write from scratch, polish your work, and craft a paper that looks like a scholarly masterpiece.

Can Litero generate any kind of paper for me?

Yes, Litero can produce any text you need—whether it's a speech, social media post, essay outline, or a memo for your manager. Simply provide your requirements, and Litero will generate it in seconds!

How can I benefit from your AI outline generator?

Litero simplifies long, tedious tasks with its AI outline generator and other tools, helping you save time and finish your papers up to 10x faster!

Why students use essay outline generator by Litero AI?

Why You Should Use an AI Outline Generator

Outlines often appear like an annoying thing that we have to do because someone else wants us to make us, but they can be pretty powerful tools when you’re dealing with complicated topics or if you don’t know where to start. Diving a topic or assignment into smaller sections doesn’t mean you have to work less, but it does make it easier to start.

Why do an outline at all?

If you're not required to do an outline it's difficult to see its value, but it can be a really important thing to do for any assignment, even simple ones like discussion boards. An outline lets you manage ideas and their order. If you suddenly realize that one of your paragraphs fits better later on in your essay, seeing this in an outline means it's easier to change it because you've invested less time. It's one thing to change a sentence because it doesn’t belong and another to change a whole paragraph and how it relates to the ones before and after. Moreover, outlines can be visual elements, meaning you can see whether each point makes sense and if it flows with the rest; this can help you address formatting requirements because you can include headings and titles, giving you more comfort and control.

Benefits of an AI Outline Generator

The main benefit is that it does the work for you of finding connections between ideas, points, sources, etc., and organizing these in a cohesive and logical way regarding your thesis or topic. Moreover, the AI is extremely flexible. It won't feel offended if you don't like what it gives you, and you can just keep asking for changes until you've got something that fits what you need. Another benefit is that you work faster. Odds are that you already have a good idea of what the assignment should be like or where you want to take your essay or assignment, and having the outline as your basis allows you to work better and faster because the job is halfway done. Regardless of whether you need an argumentative essay outline or a research paper outline, the AI will give you a strong essay outline that adapts to your needs.

How to use an AI outline generator

AI can do all the heavy lifting for you, but you should still have a vague idea of what you want and need to write. Programs like Litero give you the option of choosing between starting from scratch or giving it information about your topic or argument to give you personalized results. However, you can always create an outline even if you didn’t choose it as your first step. Try to be as specific as you need to and be willing to work with the AI. If you give it a general topic like the Amazon rainforest, it might give you an outline of conservation efforts or biodiversity, but maybe what you want is to talk about how it affects regional economies, so you need to add a few more details. Moreover, Litero includes a section where you can explain your topic or assignment, and this is common across different programs. This is where you can expand on what you’re interested in, and it doesn’t matter if it doesn’t make a lot of sense! The AI will then create an outline that you can change further if you need to, and you can always use functions like “Add a counterargument,” “Add idea,” or “Expand” to personalize your outline. Also, you can always chat with the AI who can give you ideas about specific points!