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.
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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)
- Generative AI Home Page
- University of Iowa Artificial Intelligence Committees
- AI Lightning Talks
- Build foundational AI Skills with HawkAI Certification
Resources gathered from and by the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology
- Artificial Intelligence Tools and Teaching by the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology
- SITA Video using Open AI
- EdTech Tips in 10 Podcast Episode 23: ChatGPT featuring Claire Frances and Giovanni Zimotti
- AI-Assisted Literature Reviews
Perspectives from University of Iowa Students
- Blaine Greteman, "ChatGPT Can Write Better Essays Than My College Students. That’s a Good Thing."
- Claire Frances and Giovanni Zimotti, "Robots vs. Humans: Does ChatGPT Pose a Challenge to Second Language Writing."
Articles Worth Reading by the Office of Teaching, Learning & Technology
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"ChatGPT Advice Academics Can Use Now" from "Inside Higher Ed"
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"Academic Success Tip: Working Smarter With ChatGPT" from "Inside Higher Ed"
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"ChatGPT and AI Resources" from Alchemy
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"From AI to A+: Prepare Your Students for Using ChatGPT and other AI" from Medium
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"Classroom Policies for AI Generative Tools" by Lance Eaton
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.