DSS fosters the use of digital content and transformative technology in scholarship and academic activities. We provide consultative and technical support for a wide range of tools and platforms. We work with the campus community to publish, promote, and preserve the digital products of research through consultation, teaching, and systems administration. Our areas of expertise include data curation, research data management, computational research, digital humanities, and scholarly communication.
Use of AI is fraught with complications involving accuracy, bias, academic integrity, and intellectual property and may not be appropriate in all academic settings. This guide is meant more for academic researchers looking to utilize AI tools in their research. Students are strongly advised to consult with their instructor before using AI-generated content in their research or coursework. For information on Generative AI take a look at the Generative AI and Information Literacy guide. |
There are many AI tools coming out, this is just an example list of the types of tools available. These lists are a mix of free, trials, and premium. We do not endorse the use of one tool over another, instead researchers should evaluate tools to see if they fit their needs.
Aaron Tay maintains a large, comprehensive list of literature mapping tools on his blog. Here are a few popular free, or freemium, ones:
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