Support for using AI responsibly across the research process

Polk Library supports faculty and students in navigating the evolving landscape of AI-integrated research and knowledge creation.

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in scholarly tools and workflows, this hub brings together resources to support responsible, effective use. It builds on broader AI literacy frameworks that emphasize ethical and practical understanding.

Resources are organized using the Archaeological Dig Model for AI-Integrated Research, which frames research as a process of discovery, verification, and synthesis. This structure helps users identify where different tools and strategies fit within the research process and supports informed decision-making about AI use, evidence, and authority at each stage. This hub includes research tools, instructional materials, and guidance to support thoughtful AI use across disciplines.

How this guide relates to AI literacy: Broader AI literacy frameworks (e.g., Lo, 2025) describe what students should understand about artificial intelligence, including ethical, critical, and practical dimensions. This guide focuses on how those competencies are applied within the research process—supporting informed decisions at each stage of discovery, verification, and synthesis.

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