FAST-TRACK YOUR RESEARCH WITH GENAI: ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND BEST PRACTICES FOR RESPONSIBLE USE

Higher education faculty often juggle an array of tasks, including teaching, student support, administrative tasks, and research-a workload that GenAI tools could help streamline.This workshop zooms in onto the research applications of GenAI.It sets out to explore which GenAI tools can increase productivity at every stage of the research process, while also paying due attention to concerns regarding responsible use.The aims of the workshop are: a) to explore and experiment with dedicated GenAI tools such as Google NotebookLM, Elicit, Perplexity, Consensus, Semantic Scholar, Research Rabbit, Scite, LitMaps, Scholarcy, Inciteful, Quillbot, Writeful, Connected Papers, ChatPDF, TLDRthis, Jenni and scispace AI; b) to determine where they best fit in the research workflow (brainstorming, scoping, finding and screening literature, summarizing, writing, revising and publishing); c) to canvas and evaluate the tools on essential criteria such as usability, reliability, cost, and adaptability; and d) to consider best practices for responsible use focusing on such concerns as data privacy, publishers' guidelines and bias.Through guided and hands-on activities, participants will collectively build a matrix of tool-specific use cases, pros and cons of each tool, and a set of best practices for responsible and effective GenAI integration.By the workshop's end, attendees will be equipped to incorporate GenAI tools thoughtfully into their research, maximizing benefits while navigating potential risks.