Scientific Research & Writing in the Age of AI

Objectives
The workshop approaches the topic from different angles. First of all, our aim is to gain a better understanding of how language-based AI models in particular work. This is the only way to assess results correctly and critically where appropriate. Secondly, we will try out various AI tools and jointly discuss them in our group. And finally, we will reflect on the potential of AI tools as an aid in scientific research and writing, but also on what limitations there are in dealing with AI.

Content

• Functionality of language-based generative AI models (Large Language Models)
• Basics of correct prompting
• Introduction to the use of central AI tools (including ChatGPT 4o and other LLMs, Research Rabbit, Inciteful, Scispace, deepL)
• Individual testing and joint reflection on the tools and their possible applications
• Integration of AI tools into individual workflows