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URES:1000 Discover Research: Artificial Intelligence & Chat GPT

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in its most simplest definition is machine or computer engineered software intelligence that may mimic or display human like natural intelligence. Now with tools like Chat GPT, A.I. has made a significant impact on learning within higher education.

For more understanding on the use of A.I. and generative chat technology like Chat GPT, visit librarian Maddi Brenner's guide: guides.lib.uiowa.edu/aitools

Image: Mike MacKenzi, CC BY 2.0 via Flickr

Using Chat GPT for research

Here are some examples of prompts that you can use to help you with the research process:

  • What keywords should I use if I need to research TOPIC?
  • Could you provide the broad outline of the controversy over TOPIC?
  • Could you compare...?
  • What themes should I explore if I'm looking into TOPIC?

University of Iowa Resources

Resources gathered from and by Information Technology Services (ITS)

Resources gathered from and by the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

Perspectives from University of Iowa Students

Articles Worth Reading by the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology

You can find several robust (and evolving) lists of further reading exploring this topic, including the University of Toronto’s Artificial Intelligence in Teaching & Learning bibliography or this Zotero list started by Lee Skallerup Bessette.