**Understand how to use AI for searching for information, writing and also issues around plagiarism.**

This session is primarily aimed at 1^st year PGRs but is open to all researchers.

Session details

Curious about how to use AI in your research without crossing the line into plagiarism? Can AI improve your literature search? Will it save you time in your writing? This session will encourage you to share your experiences and questions whilst helping you make informed choices about using AI.

You’ll explore the risks of bias, hallucinations, and misinformation in AI while developing the critical thinking skills needed to evaluate its output. With hands-on activities and live AI demonstrations, you’ll see these concepts in action and leave feeling more confident about using AI responsibly and ethically in your research.

This is an interactive workshop where you will need to bring your own device.

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Make informed choices about using AI for searching.
• Assess the reliability of AI outputs in academic writing.
• Detect AI-related plagiarism risks and apply strategies to avoid them.
• Reflect on your own AI use and decide on transparent ways to report it in your research.

Session logistics

The session includes 1 hour of teaching followed by 30 minutes for questions. It is open to all researchers and will be delivered online or on campus (please check when booking). For any questions, please contact the Library.

Can’t make this session?

• Check out our calendar for alternative dates.
• Take a look at our online guides and videos in Skills Plus.
• Book a one-to-one with a member of Library staff.