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Skills at Library: List of AI tools for research

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This page provides a list of AI tools that can enhance your academic work, from finding information to organising your research. We strongly advise you to consult our AI / University guidance pages for essential guidance on ethical AI use, academic integrity, and critical evaluation. Always verify information of content generated by AI tools against reliable, authoritative sources.


Getting Started: Planning Your Research

ChatGPT

Google Gemini

Microsoft Copilot

AI Tool Description Free or Paid
ChatGPT    
     

 

Information Discovery: Searching & Beyond

Research Rabbit

Connected Papers / Litmaps

Scite.ai

Elicit

Semantic Scholar

Deepening Understanding: Comprehension & Synthesis

ChatPDF

NotebookLM

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