The guide to AI tools to improve the literature review process includes discovery, analysis, and literature synthesis.
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
Have learners explore the library guide; they can present aspects as a class activity.
Learners can read the relevant articles ahead of class or as homework after class.
Learners can refer to the library guide resources whten working with AI independently.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Use AI when planning and conducting research.
Detect AI generated content.
Cite and otherwise use AI and its generated content responsibly.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
basic ICT literacy skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This guide focuses on AI tools useful for developing and supplementing the research process. Tools range from integrated citation management to literature mapping. There are extensive links to articles, some scholarly, about AI along with clear and concise descriptions and links to actual AI tools. It also provides an accurate depiction of what tools are availble along with detailed information of how they can be useful and benefit the research process. The guide is self-contained, and can be used flexibly across academic disciplines. Within its scope, the guide provides a satisfactory amount of materials, which are well organized. The links work and are appropriately attributed.
Concerns:
no concerns
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
This library guide's materials reflect central ICT standards. The resources are well curated, facilitating efficient learning. Materials are well organized and relate well to each other. The content reinforces described concepts and provides a substantial amount information, which clearly enhances the potential for student and professilnal learning.
Concerns:
no concerns
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The guide is easy to navigate, and needs little technical skill. The layout is clean, consistent, and very readable. Instructions are also clear and succinct. The linked resources invite interaction. The librarian is available to help users. The website generally accessible (less so for mobile devices).
Concerns:
The only issue with the guide is that it often branches off to other sites (associated web guides) and upon leaving the site it can be difficult to find your way back to the original guide.
The website is not completely accessible on mobile devices.
Creative Commons:
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