AI, Ethics, & Academics
Research Assistance
Use AI to clarify concepts, generate new ideas, narrow or expand a topic, suggest outlines that you can then edit and expand upon. Ask questions for clarification and greater understanding. Explore diverse perspectives. Get feedback on ideas.
Simply put, AI generated text is a collection of words and phrases pieced together by algorithms, trained to recognize language patterns and context, resulting in responses that are coherent and contextually relevant.
Academic Honesty and Plagiarism
The use of AI in academic research requires honesty and accountability. Most writing and citation styles ( e.g., APA, MLA, Turabian) require disclosure of AI assistance for transparency and to avoid plagiarism. For style recommendations and guidelines see the following
APA Style - opens new windowHow to cite ChatGPT
MLA Style - opens new windowHow do I cite generative AI in MLA style?
CSE Style - The Council of Science Editors recommends treating AI-generated content as personal communication. See the Citations page for citation details.
Always follow your professor's instructions on the scope of using AI in your course.
Selected AI Tools for Biological Research
Be aware that AI functionality in the platforms listed below may overlap. Prior to your research assignment, explore features and functionality to identify the most useful AI tools for your research. Always fact-check and verify the accuracy of information.
ChatGPT opens new windowhttps://chatgpt.com/ |
AI question and answer, conversation generating tool. - Large language model that generates text, answers questions, engages in conversation and provides assistance with various topics.
NOT effective for gathering research articles, creating citations, or reference lists. |
v3.5 is Free. |
elicit opens new windowhttps://elicit.com/ |
Machine learning platform for extracting and analyzing text data from more than125 million academic papers through 2021. Specializes in natural language understanding (NLU) and aids researchers in text analysis. Highlights:
See: opens new windowElicit Tips and Best Practices, opens new windowElicit Credits: How Credits Work |
Free |
Consensus AI opens new windowhttps://www.consensus.app/ |
AI Research Assistant and search engine with integrated blockchain technology. Consensus uses AI to get conclusions and find answers by searching more than 200 million peer-reviewed scientific research papers. Researchers can access individual and organizational datasets within the decentralized network Highlights:
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Free |
Research Rabbit opens new windowhttps://www.researchrabbit.ai/ |
AI tool that that searches through academic literature up to January of 2022 and helps you discover relevant scholarly resources. Highlights:
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Semantic Scholar |
AI tool that is an academic search engine focusing on high-quality scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed articles, dissertations, theses, and other scholarly material. Highlights:
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Free |
Combine AI Tools:
- Use Research Rabbit to find relevant research articles and studies, then aggregate the information in Consensus AI for a comprehensive overview or to identify common patterns on a topic.
The key to maximizing AI program usability and performance is effective prompt engineering, which is crucial to ensure effectively obtaining desired results. For assistance, contact Professor Myra Bloom or set up an opens new windowappointment.
Articles
Abdellatif, H., Al Mushaiqri, M., Albalushi, H., Al-Zaabi, A. A., Roychoudhury, S., & Das, S. (2022). Teaching, Learning and Assessing Anatomy with Artificial Intelligence: The Road to a Better Future. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(21). opens new windowhttps://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114209