Mastering AI Tools and Effective Prompting Techniques Mastering the fundamental skills of AI-assisted information retrieval can not only increase efficiency of research, but also increase the quality of the output of knowledge workers. This module will introduce foundational tools and techniques to harness AI effectively for scientific inquiry.
- Mastering AI Assistants
- Learn prompting frameworks to obtain high-quality on-target outputs
- Distinguish between production assistants (text, ideas, perspectives with ChatGPT and Claude) and information assistants (sourced information with Perplexity, you.com, deepresearch)
- Develop questioning strategies that maximize AI capabilities for scientific applications
- Identify helpful perspectives with the simulation of multiple synthetic experts
- Apply critical evaluation methods for AI-generated content
- Understand limitations and ensure good scientific practice when implementing AI tools