Empowering Research in the GenAI Era

Embark on an exhilarating journey into GenAI and research as this seminar delves into two pivotal aspects: the effective utilisation of AI-powered tools and the ethical citing of AI-generated content. Unleash the potential of AI-powered tools as this seminar showcases their wide-ranging applications and transformative benefits, revolutionising the research landscape across diverse disciplines. Discover the intricate art of properly citing AI-generated content in research publications while unravelling the accompanying ethical considerations. Immerse yourself in captivating case studies, invaluable guidelines, and empowering strategies that will inspire you to elevate and streamline your research endeavours. Join us and unlock the boundless possibilities of GenAI and research.

Topics & Speakers:

1. AI Tools to Support Research

    Dr Eric TSUI, Senior Project Fellow, Educational Development Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

I will present a framework for categorising AI tools to support research with selective demonstrations and strategies on leveraging collective power and future-proofing one's efforts using such tools. I will also summarise discussions and opinions from authoritative sources on using generative AI tools.

2. Enhancing Research Writing through Customised AI Chatbots: Strategies and Demonstrations

 Dr Simon WANG, Lecturer in English, Language Centre, Faculty of Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University

Generative AI chatbots have demonstrated the potential to revolutionise many fields with their impressive abilities to simulate human conversation, and the domain of academic research writing is no exception. However, these tools are not without their limitations. The necessity for prompt engineering and the chatbots' inherent lack of contextual knowledge can pose challenges for users, particularly in research writing. In this workshop, the speaker first makes a compelling case for customising chatbots to re-use effective prompts and mitigate these issues. He will then illustrate the practical steps for customising chatbots to serve academic writing needs effectively. Attendees will learn how to tailor AI tools to read research articles critically, generate innovative ideas, outline different sections of research manuscripts, and refine their written work. By employing these strategies, researchers can harness the capabilities of AI to optimise their writing process while circumventing the limitations of the technology.

3. Citing AI-Generated Content: Methods and Considerations

 Mr Seth KWOK, Scholarly Communications Librarian, CUHK Library, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

This session aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the methods and considerations involved in properly citing AI-generated content, which will cover essential topics such as the unique challenges posed by AI-generated content, current citation practices, and emerging citation standards.