Mastering scientific writing with AI-based tools
Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
Media and Digital Technologies
Critical Thinking
Integrity and Work Ethics
Abstract
This workshop focuses on helping you find the right tools for your scientific writing project. We discuss the key differences of the main currently available large language models so that you can select the most suitable one. We also outline what tasks are the most suited for AI assistance and how effective prompting techniques can help. Further topics include ethical concerns, plagiarism, image generation and literature search tools.Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, you will be able to
- select suitable AI-based writing tools.
- streamline the reading and writing process.
- prompt effectively.
- comply with ETH regulations regarding plagiarism.
Content
- Differences between AI-based tools
- Opportunities and risks of working with large language models
- Ethical considerations: ensuring data privacy, avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement, minimising environmental impacts
- Scientific writing tasks suitable for AI assistance
- Effective prompting techniques
- Image generation
- Literature search tools
Location
- ETH Zentrum
ETH-BIbliothek
Target audience
Everyone
Language
EnglishComment
You can find the registration for the course under “Open activity webpage”.
Please create an OpenAI account before the workshop
Accessibility: Access to and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.