SHORT COURSE

AI Literature Discovery

Use AI tools to find and organise evidence more intelligently.

Use AI-assisted discovery systems to broaden searching while validating every important claim against original scholarly sources.

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Course summaryIntermediate level5 modules3 hours estimated learningSelf-paced deliveryPractical exercises includedBest for: Researchers overwhelmed by literature searching or discovery tools

5 modulesStructured learning sequence

IntermediateRecommended level

3 hoursLearn at your own pace

PracticalApply the learning directly

Certificate eligibleOn successful completion where enabled

ABOUT

About this course

Use AI-assisted discovery systems to broaden searching while validating every important claim against original scholarly sources.

The course is structured around practical research decisions rather than memorised definitions. Each module connects concepts to real research tasks, examples and tools.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Learning outcomes

Compare AI discovery tools by task.
Develop better search prompts and concept combinations.
Verify AI summaries against original papers.
Avoid hallucinated or unsupported references.
Integrate AI discovery with reference management.

COURSE CONTENT

5-module curriculum

Module 1

Discovery Landscape

Understand what different AI research tools actually do.

3 lessons · 25 min

Module 2

Search Planning

Convert a research question into discovery strategies.

4 lessons · 30 min

Module 3

AI-Assisted Screening

Use tool outputs as leads, not final evidence.

4 lessons · 30 min

Module 4

Verification

Check original papers, metadata and claim support.

4 lessons · 35 min

Module 5

Integrated Workflow

Move verified sources into a literature matrix and reference manager.

4 lessons · 30 min

SKILLS YOU'LL GAIN

AI SearchLiterature DiscoverySource VerificationSearch StrategyReference Workflow

TOOLS & RESOURCES

ElicitConsensusSciteResearchRabbitGoogle ScholarZotero

DETAILS TO KNOW

DeliverySelf-paced online learning

LanguageEnglish

AudienceResearchers overwhelmed by literature searching or discovery tools

PracticeWorked examples and applied tasks

SupportCan be combined with F1RMA research consulting

CompletionCertificate eligibility where enabled

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Research HubUse the public research knowledge base →Research ResourcesOpen calculators, matrices and planning tools →Research SupportWork with a F1RMA research consultant →