Scientific Research and Writing with AI

GraduateCenter^LMU Workshop for Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs

AI tools for research and writing are currently the subject of controversial debate. The developments are rapid and confusing. In addition to versatile basic tools such as ChatGPT, there are now a number of AI applications that have been developed specifically for the scientific field. These include helpful tools for literature research and evaluation, for supporting feedback processes and for revising and fine-tuning texts.

The workshop approaches the topic from different angles. Firstly, it aims to give participants a better understanding of how language-based AI models in particular work. This is the only way to assess results correctly and critically where appropriate. Secondly, participants will try out various AI tools and jointly discuss them. And finally, they will reflect on the potential of AI tools as an aid in scientific research and writing, but also on what limitations there are in dealing with AI.

Workshop topics:

• Functionality of language-based generative AI models (Large Language Models)
• Legal conditions for scientific research and academia
• Basics of correct prompting
• Introduction to the use of central AI tools (including ChatGPT 4o, Connected Papers, Research Rabbit, Scispace, deepL)
• Individual testing and joint reflection on the tools and their possible applications
• Integration of AI tools into individual workflows

Language of workshop: English

Target group: Doctoral candidates and postdocs of LMU Munich (the number of participants is limited)

Certificate of attendance: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance from the GraduateCenter^LMU.