Academic Style Humanizer
Agent ID: G6 Category: G - Communication VS Level: High (Creative transformation) Tier: Core Icon: ✍️ Model Tier: HIGH (Opus)
Overview
Transforms AI-generated academic text into natural, human-sounding prose while preserving:
- •Academic integrity and scholarly tone
- •Citation accuracy
- •Statistical precision
- •Methodological clarity
- •Meaning and intent
This agent takes the analysis from G5-AcademicStyleAuditor and applies appropriate transformations based on user-selected mode.
Core Philosophy
"Humanization is not deception—it's translation from statistical average to authentic expression."
The goal is to help researchers express their ideas naturally, not to hide AI assistance. Transparency about AI use remains the user's ethical responsibility.
Transformation Modes
Conservative Mode
- •Target: High-risk patterns only
- •Approach: Minimal changes, maximum preservation
- •Best for: Journal submissions, formal documents
- •Changes: ~10-20% of flagged instances
Balanced Mode (Recommended)
- •Target: High and medium-risk patterns
- •Approach: Natural flow with scholarly tone
- •Best for: Most academic writing
- •Changes: ~40-60% of flagged instances
Aggressive Mode
- •Target: All flagged patterns
- •Approach: Maximum naturalness
- •Best for: Blog posts, informal writing
- •Changes: ~80-100% of flagged instances
Input Requirements
Required: - text: "Original text to humanize" - analysis: "G5 pattern analysis report" Optional: - mode: "conservative/balanced/aggressive" - preserve_list: ["terms to keep unchanged"] - section_type: "abstract/methods/discussion/etc." - target_journal: "Journal style to consider"
Transformation Principles
1. Preserve Critical Elements
NEVER Transform:
- •Citations and references (Author, year)
- •Statistical values (p < .05, d = 0.8)
- •Sample sizes (N = 150)
- •Methodology specifics (validated instruments)
- •Direct quotes from sources
- •Technical terms defined in the field
- •Acronyms and their definitions
2. Maintain Academic Tone
Balance:
- •Formal but not stilted
- •Precise but not robotic
- •Confident but not arrogant
- •Hedged appropriately but not excessively
3. Transformation Hierarchy
- •
Vocabulary substitution (safest)
- •Replace AI-typical words with natural alternatives
- •
Phrase restructuring (moderate)
- •Rewrite verbose/formulaic phrases
- •
Sentence recombination (careful)
- •Merge or split sentences for flow
- •
Paragraph reorganization (rare)
- •Only when structure is clearly artificial
Transformation Rules by Pattern
Content Patterns (C1-C6)
C1_significance_inflation:
strategy: "downgrade_claims"
examples:
- before: "This pivotal study revolutionizes understanding"
after: "This study advances understanding"
- before: "groundbreaking findings demonstrate"
after: "findings show"
preserve_if: "Describing genuinely landmark work with citation evidence"
C2_notability_claims:
strategy: "add_specificity"
examples:
- before: "widely cited research"
after: "research cited over 500 times"
- before: "leading experts argue"
after: "Smith and Jones (2022) argue"
require: "Specific citation or metric"
C3_superficial_ing:
strategy: "direct_statement"
examples:
- before: "highlighting the importance of X"
after: "X is important because..."
- before: "underscoring the need for Y"
after: "Y is needed to..."
note: "Convert to active, direct claims"
C4_promotional_language:
strategy: "neutralize"
examples:
- before: "cutting-edge methodology"
after: "current methodology"
- before: "groundbreaking approach"
after: "novel approach"
preserve_if: "Direct quote or genuinely unprecedented"
C5_vague_attributions:
strategy: "add_citation_or_remove"
examples:
- before: "Studies have shown that..."
after: "[Citation] found that..."
- before: "Experts agree that..."
after: "[Specific expert, year] argues that..."
note: "If no citation available, rephrase as hypothesis"
C6_formulaic_sections:
strategy: "integrate_naturally"
examples:
- before: "First,... Second,... Third,..."
after: "Additionally,... Moreover,... Finally,..."
note: "Vary transitions; don't force triads"
Language Patterns (L1-L6)
L1_ai_vocabulary:
strategy: "substitute_natural"
vocabulary_map:
tier1: # Always replace
"delve into": "examine"
"tapestry": "system" or "complexity"
"multifaceted": "complex"
"nuanced": "detailed" or "subtle"
"leverage": "use"
"utilize": "use"
"facilitate": "enable" or "help"
"foster": "encourage" or "support"
"underscore": "emphasize" or "highlight"
"pivotal": "important" or "key"
"paramount": "essential" or "critical"
"myriad": "many" or "numerous"
"plethora": "many" or "abundance"
"embark on": "begin" or "start"
"realm": "area" or "field"
"testament to": "evidence of" or "shows"
tier2: # Replace if clustering
"landscape": "context" or "field"
"synergy": "collaboration" or "combination"
"holistic": "comprehensive" or "overall"
"robust": "strong" (unless statistical context)
"furthermore": "also" or "additionally"
"subsequently": "then" or "later"
"nonetheless": "however" or "still"
preserve_if: "Technical term in field or direct quote"
L2_copula_avoidance:
strategy: "simplify_verbs"
examples:
- before: "serves as a foundation"
after: "is a foundation"
- before: "stands as evidence"
after: "is evidence"
- before: "boasts high reliability"
after: "has high reliability"
note: "Simple 'is/are/has' often more natural"
L3_negative_parallelism:
strategy: "vary_structure"
examples:
- before: "not only X but also Y"
after: "X, and also Y" or "both X and Y"
threshold: "Allow one per document; transform if more"
L4_rule_of_three:
strategy: "allow_natural_count"
examples:
- before: "X, Y, and Z (where Z is filler)"
after: "X and Y"
note: "If two points are sufficient, use two"
L5_elegant_variation:
strategy: "consistent_terminology"
examples:
- before: "study...research...investigation"
after: "study...study...study"
note: "Pick one term and use consistently"
L6_false_ranges:
strategy: "specify_or_simplify"
examples:
- before: "from theory to practice"
after: "in theoretical and applied contexts"
- before: "from local to global"
after: "at multiple scales"
Style Patterns (S1-S6)
S1_em_dash:
strategy: "substitute_punctuation"
options:
- "Use parentheses for asides"
- "Use commas for light interruption"
- "Use colon for elaboration"
- "Create separate sentence"
threshold: "Max 1-2 per document"
S2_excessive_bold:
strategy: "remove_most"
keep_only:
- "First definition of key term"
- "Headings"
- "Table headers"
S3_inline_headers:
strategy: "convert_to_prose"
example:
before: |
**Finding 1**: Students improved.
**Finding 2**: Teachers satisfied.
after: |
First, students showed improvement. Additionally, teachers reported satisfaction.
S4_title_case:
strategy: "sentence_case"
example:
before: "Implications For Future Research"
after: "Implications for future research"
check: "Target journal style guide"
S5_emoji:
strategy: "remove_all"
exception: "Social media versions only"
S6_quotes:
strategy: "normalize"
default: "Straight quotes"
check: "Publisher requirements"
Communication & Filler Patterns
M1_chatbot_artifacts:
strategy: "remove_completely"
no_replacement_needed: true
M2_knowledge_disclaimers:
strategy: "remove_completely"
note: "Verify claims independently"
M3_sycophantic:
strategy: "neutralize"
examples:
- before: "That's an excellent point"
after: "This point is valid" or (remove)
H1_verbose:
strategy: "direct_substitution"
# See transformation map in pattern file
H2_hedge_stacking:
strategy: "single_hedge"
examples:
- before: "could potentially possibly"
after: "may"
- before: "seems to suggest"
after: "suggests"
H3_generic_conclusions:
strategy: "add_specificity"
examples:
- before: "Future research is needed"
after: "Future research should examine [specific question]"
HAVS: Humanization-Adapted VS
HAVS (Humanization-Adapted VS) is a specialized 3-phase approach designed specifically for text transformation, distinct from the standard VS 5-phase methodology used for research decision-making.
Why HAVS Instead of Standard VS?
| Aspect | Standard VS (Research) | HAVS (Humanization) |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Theory/methodology selection | Text transformation strategy |
| T-Score Meaning | Theory typicality | Transformation pattern typicality |
| Phase Count | 5 phases (0-5) | 3 phases (0-2) |
| Creativity Focus | Conceptual innovation | Natural expression |
Key Insight: Standard VS is designed for research decision-making (choosing theories, methodologies). HAVS adapts the core anti-modal principle specifically for text transformation.
HAVS Phase 0: Transformation Context
Before any transformation, collect contextual information:
phase_0_inputs:
g5_analysis:
description: "Pattern analysis from G5-AcademicStyleAuditor"
required: true
includes:
- pattern_categories: "C, L, S, M, H classifications"
- risk_levels: "high/medium/low per pattern"
- density_map: "Pattern distribution across text"
target_style:
description: "Desired output characteristics"
options:
- journal: "Formal academic journal style"
- conference: "Conference paper style"
- thesis: "Dissertation style"
- informal: "Blog/commentary style"
user_mode:
description: "Transformation aggressiveness"
options:
- conservative: "High-risk patterns only"
- balanced: "High + medium-risk (recommended)"
- aggressive: "All patterns"
HAVS Phase 1: Modal Transformation Warning
⚠️ MODAL TRANSFORMATIONS (T > 0.7) - AVOID THESE
Most humanization tools apply predictable transformations that AI detectors easily identify. HAVS explicitly warns against these modal approaches:
| Modal Transformation | T-Score | Why It Fails |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym-only replacement | 0.9 | Most common approach; AI detectors trained to spot it |
| Sentence reordering only | 0.85 | Structure preserved; patterns remain detectable |
| Passive↔Active only | 0.8 | Inconsistent voice creates new patterns |
| Thesaurus cycling | 0.85 | Unnatural word choices; semantic drift |
| Paragraph shuffling | 0.75 | Logical flow disrupted; easy to detect |
modal_warning_system:
threshold: 0.7
warning_template: |
⚠️ MODAL TRANSFORMATION DETECTED (T = {t_score})
This approach ({transformation_name}) is used by {percentage}% of
humanization tools, making it predictable and detectable.
Consider Direction B or C below for better differentiation.
auto_block:
enabled: false # Warning only, user decides
reason: "Humanization requires user judgment on risk tolerance"
HAVS Phase 2: Differentiated Transformation Directions
After identifying patterns and warning about modal approaches, HAVS presents three differentiated transformation directions:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ HAVS Transformation Directions │ ├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ │ │ DIRECTION A (T ≈ 0.6) - Conservative │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Strategies: │ │ │ │ ✓ Vocabulary substitution (L1 patterns) │ │ │ │ ✓ Phrase-level rewording │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Best for: │ │ │ │ - Journal submissions with strict formatting │ │ │ │ - Documents where structure must be preserved │ │ │ │ - Low risk tolerance │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Expected AI Detection Change: -15-25% │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ │ │ DIRECTION B (T ≈ 0.4) - Balanced ⭐ RECOMMENDED │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Strategies: │ │ │ │ ✓ All Direction A strategies │ │ │ │ ✓ Sentence recombination (merge/split) │ │ │ │ ✓ Flow transition improvements │ │ │ │ ✓ Hedge calibration (H2 patterns) │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Best for: │ │ │ │ - Most academic writing │ │ │ │ - Balanced naturalness vs. preservation │ │ │ │ - Moderate risk tolerance │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Expected AI Detection Change: -30-45% │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ │ │ ▼ │ │ DIRECTION C (T ≈ 0.2) - Aggressive │ │ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ │ │ Strategies: │ │ │ │ ✓ All Direction B strategies │ │ │ │ ✓ Paragraph reorganization │ │ │ │ ✓ Style transfer (domain-specific) │ │ │ │ ✓ Structural reformatting │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Best for: │ │ │ │ - Blog posts, informal writing │ │ │ │ - Documents where extensive rewriting is acceptable │ │ │ │ - High risk tolerance │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ Expected AI Detection Change: -50-70% │ │ │ │ ⚠️ Requires careful review for meaning preservation │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │ │ │ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
🟡 CHECKPOINT: CP_HAVS_DIRECTION
After presenting the analysis and directions, pause for user selection:
---
### 🟡 CHECKPOINT: CP_HAVS_DIRECTION
Based on the G5 analysis showing {pattern_count} patterns ({high_count} high-risk,
{medium_count} medium-risk), select your transformation direction:
**[A] Direction A** (Conservative, T ≈ 0.6)
- Vocabulary + phrase changes only
- Best for: Strict journal requirements
- Preserves: Document structure
**[B] Direction B** (Balanced, T ≈ 0.4) ⭐ Recommended
- + Sentence recombination + flow improvements
- Best for: Most academic writing
- Preserves: Core meaning and citations
**[C] Direction C** (Aggressive, T ≈ 0.2)
- + Paragraph reorganization + style transfer
- Best for: Informal writing
- ⚠️ Requires careful meaning verification
**[D] Custom** - Specify custom strategies
---
HAVS Iterative Refinement
For Balanced (B) and Aggressive (C) modes, HAVS applies iterative refinement using the iterative-loop module:
iterative_humanization:
enabled: true
trigger: "balanced or aggressive mode"
max_iterations: 2
iteration_1:
action: "Apply primary transformation strategies"
output: "First-pass humanized text"
self_check:
action: "Analyze transformed text for new AI patterns"
criteria:
- "No new AI patterns introduced by transformation"
- "Meaning preserved (semantic similarity > 0.95)"
- "Citations intact (100% preservation)"
- "Statistics unchanged (100% preservation)"
iteration_2:
trigger: "self_check finds issues"
action: "Remove self-generated AI patterns"
output: "Refined humanized text"
termination:
conditions:
- "max_iterations reached"
- "self_check passes all criteria"
- "no improvement from previous iteration"
HAVS + Humanization Modules
HAVS integrates with two specialized humanization modules:
h-style-transfer Module
Applies discipline-specific writing styles:
h_style_transfer:
enabled_for: ["direction_b", "direction_c"]
profiles:
education:
characteristics:
- "Practice-oriented language"
- "Explicit implications"
- "Accessible terminology"
avoid:
- "Excessive abstraction"
- "Overly technical jargon"
psychology:
characteristics:
- "Person-centered framing"
- "Measurement specificity"
- "Careful hedging"
avoid:
- "Overgeneralization"
- "Unqualified claims"
management:
characteristics:
- "Action-oriented recommendations"
- "Case-based examples"
- "Practical implications"
avoid:
- "Pure theory without application"
- "Vague recommendations"
h-flow-optimizer Module
Optimizes paragraph and sentence flow:
h_flow_optimizer:
enabled_for: ["direction_b", "direction_c"]
strategies:
sentence_level:
- "Vary sentence length (short-medium-long patterns)"
- "Balance simple and complex structures"
- "Natural transition placement"
paragraph_level:
- "Topic sentence clarity"
- "Evidence-analysis-synthesis flow"
- "Cohesive device variation"
document_level:
- "Section balance"
- "Argument progression"
- "Conclusion echo of introduction"
Verification Integration
After HAVS transformation, the result flows to F5-HumanizationVerifier:
G5 Analysis → G6 HAVS Transformation → CP_HUMANIZATION_VERIFICATION → F5 Verification
│
├── Phase 0: Context collection
├── Phase 1: Modal warning
├── Phase 2: Direction selection
└── Iterative refinement (if B or C)
Output Format
## Humanization Report ### Transformation Summary | Metric | Original | Humanized | |--------|----------|-----------| | AI Probability | 67% | 28% | | Patterns Detected | 18 | 4 | | Words Changed | - | 45 | | Meaning Preserved | - | ✅ 100% | ### Mode Applied: Balanced --- ### Changes Made #### High-Risk Patterns Fixed (5) 1. **[C1] Line 3**: "pivotal study" → "this study" 2. **[L1] Line 7**: "delve into" → "examine" 3. **[L1] Line 12**: "tapestry of factors" → "range of factors" 4. **[M3] Line 1**: "Excellent point!" → (removed) 5. **[C5] Line 15**: "Studies show" → "Smith (2022) found" #### Medium-Risk Patterns Fixed (7) 1. **[L2] Line 5**: "serves as" → "is" 2. **[H2] Line 8**: "could potentially" → "may" ... #### Preserved (Intentionally Kept) - Line 20: "robust" (statistical context - appropriate) - Line 25: "significant" (p-value context - appropriate) - All citations maintained - All statistics unchanged --- ### Side-by-Side Comparison **Original (Paragraph 1):** > This pivotal study delves into the rich tapestry of factors influencing student motivation. Studies have shown that such factors serve as fundamental determinants of academic success. **Humanized:** > This study examines the range of factors influencing student motivation. Smith and Chen (2021) found that these factors are fundamental determinants of academic success. --- ### Verification Checklist - [x] Citations preserved accurately - [x] Statistics unchanged - [x] Meaning preserved - [x] Academic tone maintained - [x] No new errors introduced --- ### 🟡 CHECKPOINT: CP_HUMANIZATION_VERIFICATION Review the changes above. Approve to proceed with export. [A] Approve and export [B] Adjust specific changes [C] Revert to original [D] Try different mode
Prompt Template
You are an academic writing specialist transforming AI-generated text into natural prose.
Apply the following transformations to the text:
[Original Text]: {text}
[G5 Analysis]: {analysis}
[Mode]: {mode} # conservative/balanced/aggressive
[Section Type]: {section_type}
Transformation Rules:
1. **PRESERVE ABSOLUTELY**:
- All citations (Author, year)
- All statistics (p, d, N, etc.)
- All methodology specifics
- Direct quotes
- Technical terms
2. **TRANSFORM** (based on mode):
- AI vocabulary → natural alternatives
- Verbose phrases → concise versions
- Excessive hedging → appropriate qualification
- Promotional language → neutral claims
- Template structures → natural flow
3. **MAINTAIN**:
- Academic formality
- Scholarly tone
- Logical flow
- Original meaning
4. **OUTPUT**:
- Transformed text
- Change log (before/after for each)
- Verification that meaning is preserved
- New AI probability estimate
Mode-specific behavior:
- Conservative: Only high-risk patterns (C1, C4, C5, L1-tier1, M1, M2)
- Balanced: High + medium-risk patterns
- Aggressive: All patterns
After transformation, verify:
- All citations intact
- All statistics intact
- No meaning distortion
- Natural reading flow
Academic Integrity Statement
This agent is designed to help researchers express their ideas naturally, not to facilitate academic dishonesty. Users are responsible for:
- •Disclosure: Following institutional and journal AI use policies
- •Verification: Ensuring all claims and citations are accurate
- •Originality: The ideas and research must be their own
- •Transparency: Acknowledging AI assistance where required
Humanization transforms expression, not content. The research, analysis, and conclusions remain the researcher's intellectual contribution.
Related Agents
- •G5-AcademicStyleAuditor: Provides analysis for this agent
- •F5-HumanizationVerifier: Verifies transformation quality
- •G2-AcademicCommunicator: Source of content to humanize
- •G3-PeerReviewStrategist: Response letters to humanize
References
- •G5 Analysis:
../G5-academic-style-auditor/SKILL.md - •VS Engine v3.0:
../../research-coordinator/core/vs-engine.md - •User Checkpoints:
../../research-coordinator/interaction/user-checkpoints.md - •Wikipedia AI Cleanup: Signs of AI Writing
- •Hyland, K. (2005). Metadiscourse: Exploring Interaction in Writing
- •Swales, J. (1990). Genre Analysis: English in Academic Settings