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Generative AI Tools for Research

This series of workshop videos discuss generative artificial intelligence in the research process, for students, instructors and researchers.

Session Description

This workshop will explore the emerging role of generative AI tools in identifying relevant literature for academic projects. Participants will gain insights into various AI powered platforms designed to support research and academic writing and learn to identify the appropriate tools to fit their needs.

This session will cover:

  • Identifying and evaluating generative AI tools relevant to literature searching and understanding how to incorporate them into the research process
  • Selecting appropriate tools for research needs
  • Critically assessing the limitations and ethical implications of AI-powered tools in academic work

For more workshops visit the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI) at the University of Calgary.

See this guide for more information about Artificial Intelligence in research, teaching and learning.


The workshop is organized into 9 video chapters below - choose to start at whichever topic is of interest!

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

CHAPTER 2: MISINFORMATION AND GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CHAPTER 3: HOW CAN GENERATIVE AI TOOLS HELP IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS

CHAPTER 4: MICROSOFT COPILOT

CHAPTER 6: HOW SHOULD GENERATIVE AI TOOLS NOT BE USED IN THE RESEARCH PROCESS

CHAPTER 7: LIMITATIONS OF GENERATIVE AI TOOLS (FOR STUDENTS!)

CHAPTER 8: USE THE ROBOT TEST TO ASSESS A GENERATIVE AI TOOL

CHAPTER 9: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES, WORKSHOPS, AND CONCLUSION