Answered By: Francine May
Last Updated: Apr 02, 2026     Views: 8

What can AI tools can help with?


If appropriate for your context, AI tools may help with:

  • Brainstorming and idea generation Exploring topics, refining research questions, identifying angles to investigate
  • Drafting and revising writing Outlining, rewording, improving clarity, adjusting tone, or checking structure
  • Summarizing and organizing information Condensing notes, identifying key points, creating structured overviews
  • Planning and project organization Breaking tasks into steps, creating timelines, or generating checklists
  • Search support (with verification) Suggesting keywords, synonyms, and related concepts to support database searching
  • Learning support Explaining concepts, generating practice questions, offering examples
  • Basic data or text handling Categorizing content, suggesting themes, helping structure analysis (with careful review)

Reminder: AI tools can support academic work, but they do not replace reading, research, source evaluation, or your own judgment.


Before you use an AI tool: See: Before using an AI tool as well as the other AI references listed below.

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