Integrating AI into the Research Process

For WFU Faculty

ZSR Librarians are available to work with you to create a customized workshop or instruction session on using AI for research.

For Your Course

A course workshop is offered during your regularly scheduled class time, for 50-75 minutes. It can be included with a library instruction session that covers traditional research databases. To request a course workshop. contact your library liaison or submit an instruction request.

For You or Your Department

A departmental workshop or customized consultation can be offered for entire departments, specific groups, or interested faculty. To request a departmental workshop, contact your library liaison.

Goals and Outcomes

  • Identify discipline-specific AI tools or tools for various aspects of the research process
  • Experiment with AI tools hands-on to understand their capabilities and limitations
  • Explore case studies demonstrating successful AI applications
  • Discuss ethical considerations and best practices for AI integration
  • Develop a plan for incorporating AI tools into their research and/or research assignments
  • Evaluate AI output for accuracy, appropriateness, and comprehensiveness