Ideas for using Generative AI tools effectively and ethically in your research and coursework:
Transform natural language into keywords: Use AI to identify search terms, but verify and refine them using academic databases.
Organize your ideas: Use AI to help outline a paper or project structure. Review and adjust the output to reflect your own voice and critical thinking.
Brainstorm responsibly: AI can support idea generation, but your work should reflect your own analysis and understanding.
Summarize background reading: AI can summarize non-scholarly content for quick understanding - but never substitute it for reading assigned texts or peer-reviewed articles.
Know AI’s limits: Free AI tools cannot access AUS Library databases or peer-reviewed academic journals. For credible sources, always use the library’s catalog and databases.
Maintain academic integrity: Follow university guidelines and cite AI use.
Free AI tools can't access scholarly sources - but ScopusAI can. Available through the AUS Library, this Generative AI tool is built on trusted academic content.
Discovers peer-reviewed research with cited sources
Visualizes topics with interactive concept maps
Highlights foundational papers and emerging research trends
AI for Researchers is a new module developed by the Scholarly Communications Librarian for the Research Impact Challenge.
In this module, explore a range of emerging AI tools designed to support scholarly work - from preparing for a literature review to identifying potential journals for publication.
Learn how to use AI effectively, responsibly, and strategically throughout the research process.
Use correct spelling and grammar; write in complete sentences.
Be clear, specific, and detailed about what you're asking.
Provide background or context to guide the AI’s response.
Break complex tasks into smaller, focused prompts.
Specify the format, tone, or style you want in the output.
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