Mastering scientific writing with AI-based tools
Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
Media and Digital Technologies
Critical Thinking
Integrity and Work Ethics
Abstract
Can AI really help with scientific writing, and if so, how? In this workshop, you will learn to use AI tools effectively for your scientific writing project. You will discover which tasks AI tools are best suited for and how to get the most out of them using prompting techniques. We will work with both LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and specialised tools for literature research. We will also reflect on ethical considerations and and how to handle plagiarism.
Learning objectives
At the end of the course, you will be able to
- streamline the reading and writing process.
- prompt effectively.
- comply with ETH regulations regarding scientific integrity and plagiarism.
- use AI tools strategically to improve your writing.
Content
- Scientific writing tasks suitable for AI assistance
- Effective prompting techniques
- Literature search tools
- Opportunities and risks of writing with large language models
- Ethical considerations: ensuring data privacy, avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement
Location
- ETH Zentrum
Kursraum HG J 29.7 Treffpunkt: Kursraum
Comment
You can find the registration for the course under “Open activity webpage”.
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