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Give your ideas a structure, build your argument, and keep refining until the draft feels like yours. See what that can look like.
Should cities invest in renewable energy?
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Introduce the question
Set the context and state a position on urban energy investment.
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Build the case
Explore the benefits, costs, and practical challenges.
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Bring the argument together
Connect the evidence to a clear, considered conclusion.
Sample text for demonstration. Your draft is generated from your own assignment after you activate access.
Your argument deserves a source.
Bring research into your writing workflow. Find academic sources, work with citations, and keep your references close to your draft.
Research that connects to your topic
Find supporting literature through the academic source search and add relevant material to your essay.
Choose the citation style you need
Set the format for your assignment and work with a reference list alongside your writing.
Keep the final say
Open the original sources, check what they support, and decide what belongs in your argument.
From assignment brief to a draft you can build on.
One workspace for the decisions that make an essay yours.
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Describe Your Essay
Enter your essay topic, select the type (argumentative, expository, etc.), choose your desired length, and upload any supporting documents.
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AI Writes with Real Sources
Our AI analyzes your requirements, searches academic databases for credible sources, and generates a comprehensive essay with proper citations.
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Edit, Export & Submit
Review and customize your essay in the workspace, adjust citations, then export to Word, PDF, or Markdown. Submit with confidence.
Take your work with you: Word, PDF, or Markdown.
Livvy Dunne
LSU
On using Caktus for schoolwork
“With social media, school, it is definitely hard to find time. Caktus AI is so helpful with all my school work so I definitely recommend!”
Before you start writing.
Answers about access, citations, editing, and working with your own material.
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What makes Caktus better than other AI tools?
Caktus is built specifically for academic work. Unlike general models, it's trained on academic papers, provides verifiable citations, and integrates multiple specialized tools into one easy-to-use platform, saving you time and improving your grades.
Can Caktus write different types of essays?
Yes! Caktus can write multiple essay types including Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Descriptive, Analytical, Persuasive, and Compare & Contrast essays. Select your essay type before generating to get the appropriate structure and tone.
Does Caktus include citations in essays?
Every essay generated by Caktus includes real, verifiable academic citations. We support APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard citation styles. Citations are automatically formatted and include a full reference list at the end of your essay.
How long of an essay can Caktus write?
Caktus can generate essays from 500 words up to 3,000+ words. Specify your desired word count before generation, and our AI will create a comprehensive essay that meets your length requirements while maintaining quality and coherence.
Can I edit the essay after Caktus generates it?
After generation, you can edit the essay directly in the workspace. Make changes, add your own insights, and adjust citations. You can also export to Word, PDF, or Markdown format.
What grade levels does the essay writer support?
Caktus supports High School, College, and Graduate level writing. The AI adjusts vocabulary, sentence complexity, and argumentation depth based on your selected grade level.
How does Caktus find sources for my essay?
Caktus searches a comprehensive database of academic papers, scholarly journals, and credible sources to find relevant citations for your essay topic. All sources are real and verifiable, unlike generic AI tools that may hallucinate citations.
Can I upload documents to help write my essay?
Yes! You can upload PDFs, Word documents, and other files that Caktus will analyze to better understand your assignment requirements and incorporate relevant information into your essay.
Your next essay starts with one idea.
Bring the topic. Choose your requirements. Give yourself a starting point you can review, refine, and make your own.