Several database companies have implemented AI-powered tools within their platforms to support and enhance your research. These tools typically appear in two primary forms:
Suggested Resources:
Several databases now use AI to recommend additional resources to you, based upon the article or resource you’re currently reading. These suggestions can help you discover related content about your topic and expand your research. However, it is important to critically evaluate a suggested resource to determine if it fits the scope and context of your research and meets your assignment requirements.
AI-Generated Summaries:
AI-generated summaries function similarly to article abstracts, offering a brief overview of an article’s main points. These can be useful for quickly assessing whether a resource is relevant to your research. That said, summaries should not replace reading the full article. Relying solely on an AI summary of an article or book may cause you to miss important details, nuances, or context that are essential for a thorough understanding.
For questions related to the ethical use of AI, please refer to Liberty University’s Office of Academic Integrity as well as any specific guidelines or instructions provided to you by your professor.