Mastering scientific writing with AI-based tools

This workshop focuses on helping you find the right tools for your scientific writing project. We will discuss the key differences of the main currently available large language models so that you can select the most suitable one. We will outline what tasks are the most suited for AI assistance and how effective prompting techniques can help. Further topics are image generation and literature review tools. During the course, you will have the opportunity to collect hands-on experiences.

Student working on her scientific text using AI tools. (Illustration: Storyset)
Student working on her scientific text using AI tools. (Illustration: Storyset)

Registration

We also hold this course for groups of 15 people or more. .

Content

  • Differences of AI-based tools
  • Opportunities and risks of working with large language models
  • Ethical considerations: avoiding plagiarism and copyright infringement, minimizing environmental impacts
  • Scientific writing tasks suitable for AI assistance
  • Effective prompting techniques
  • Image generation
  • Literature search tools

Learning targets

At the end of the course, you are able to

  • select a suitable AI-based writing tool,
  • streamline the writing process,
  • prompt effectively,
  • comply with ETH regulations regarding plagiarism.

Target audience

  • Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • Doctoral students
  • Scientific staff

Additional content

Partner

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 so that we can optimally meet your needs.


Dates of course

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  • +41 44 632 21 35

Content of course

Dr Christine Bärtsch
In collaboration with Dr Réka Mihálka
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