Topoi

In a world where AI can instantly generate polished text, students are increasingly tempted to bypass the intellectual work that writing requires. But good writing is more than a product—it’s a process of discovery, reflection, and ownership.

Topoi is built on that belief.

Unlike generic AI tools that deliver ready-made answers, Topoi engages students in the process of thinking. It asks questions. It unpacks assignments. It helps students explore ideas, audiences, and rhetorical purposes. Topoi refuses to write for students—but it never stops writing with them.

Rooted in the values of process-based pedagogy, Topoi helps educators:

• Encourage critical thinking, not shortcuts.
• Support ethical learning, not copy-paste solutions.
• Reinforce student agency, not dependency.

Topoi is a conversation partner, not a ghostwriter.
A guide, not a generator.
A mentor, not a machine.

Topoi offers flexible access for classrooms, platforms, and institutions— all built around the same core principle: helping students think, not bypass the process.

1. Web-Based Mentor (Available Now)

You can try Topoi right here on this website. The web-based mentor is free of charge with reasonable usage limits. Students and educators can interact with Topoi directly through a guided chat experience— no accounts, no barriers, just a space to explore ideas together.

2. Embeddable Widget (Coming Soon)

Schools, LMS platforms, or websites will be able to embed Topoi as a lightweight widget, bringing process-focused writing support directly into learning environments.

3. API Integration (Coming Soon)

For larger platforms or custom solutions, Topoi will provide an API that allows developers to integrate its process-first mentoring into their own tools, apps, or services.

No matter how you access it, Topoi never produces finished essays. Instead, it helps learners:

• Unpack prompts
• Brainstorm ideas
• Sketch outlines
• Reflect on rhetorical choices

All while leaving the writing—and the learning—in the student’s hands.