This assignment, by Erin Burns, is from the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox.
The summary from the site explains:
This activity demonstrates “tools [that] can offer ways to simplify workflows, look for connections between papers and researchers, and offer different perspectives that we might not usually see with regards to traditional literature searches of academic databases.’
Key Features of This Assignment
- Exploration of Diverse AI Tools
- The assignment guides students in exploring a variety of AI research tools, allowing them to learn the different functionalities and applications of each tool in the research process.
- Practical Application Exercises
- Students engage in hands-on activities that involve using AI tools to conduct research, fostering a practical understanding of how these tools can enhance their information retrieval and analysis skills.
- Focus on Critical Evaluation
- The assignment emphasizes the importance of critically evaluating the outputs generated by AI tools, teaching students to assess the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of the information they obtain.
Find the full version of this resource on the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy Sandbox website.