Academic AI tools for scientific literature search and writing workshop
An interactive, beginner-friendly workshop that will introduce participants to several AI tools designed to enhance academic research.
Academic AI tools for scientific literature search and writing
This interactive, beginner-friendly workshop takes approximately 3 hours and will introduce participants to several AI tools designed to enhance academic research. We'll focus on improving writing, conducting efficient literature searches, managing references, and even translating scientific texts. Participants will get hands-on experience with tools like Jenni, Paperpal, Research Rabbit, Consensus, Perplexity, and Elicit.
No prior AI experience is needed. This practical and accessible workshop is designed for academics and researchers who want to explore AI's benefits. We'll cover responsible AI usage, privacy, and how to safeguard data when using these tools.
Learning outcome
By the end, participants will know how to use AI tools to assist in writing and literature discovery and understand best practices for ethical use and data security.
Requirements
Participants will need a laptop with internet access to participate in the exercises. As most of the tools require registration, participants can choose between using a temporary email (which will be arranged during the workshop) or signing up with their email or Google account.
Registration
You can register for an upcoming workshop listed below through the link or by emailing Digital Competence Center NWO-I or Olga Minaeva, trainer of innovative digital techniques at DCC NWO-I) via nwo-i-dcc@nwo-i.nl.
Upcoming workshops
- March 3, 2025 – Academic AI Tools workshop at DIFFER Eindhoven (click hyperlink to register)
- April 1, 2025 - Academic AI Tools workshop at CWI (click hyperlink to register)
Past workshops
- November 18, 2024 – Academic AI Tools workshop at SRON Groningen
- November 21, 2024 – Academic AI Tools workshop at SRON Leiden
- November 27, 2024 – Academic AI Tools workshop at ASTRON
- February 6, 2025 – Academic AI Tools workshop at NIOZ
Also interested in a workshop at your institute?
If there is no upcoming workshop planned at your institute but there is interest from the students and employees, please contact Olga Minaeva, trainer of innovative digital techniques at DCC NWO-I to schedule a workshop at your institute.