AI Tools
NOVA does not have any approved or institutional generative AI tools. Below you will find links to some commonly used tools.
- ChatGPT
Generative AI tool created by OpenAI - Claude
Generative AI created by Anthropic - Copilot
Generative AI tool created by Microsoft - Google Gemini
Generative AI tool created by Google - Perplexity AI
A text-based generative AI search engine that brings back answers and provides sources in a more transparent manner than other popular AI engines. Disclaimer: You may wait a few seconds for your answer.
Here are some guides created by other libraries that explore the many uses of AI and how to use them to best approach your project.
Useful AI Tools for Students
NOVA does not have any officially approved or institutional AI tools. Below you will find links to some commonly used tools.
- Citation Chaser
Find articles that cite your chosen input article, or find all the articles your chosen input article cites! Great for when you're feeling like you can't find enough good articles for your research subject. Best used for health sciences. - Concensus
Input a question and find articles based on your query. Then, search for those articles in the library databases. Best for research within the sciences. Ask a librarian if you get stuck! - goblin.tools
Goblin.tools is a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult. - Packback.co
Packback is a pedagogy partner used at NOVA to support student-centered teaching and learning. - Semantic Scholar
Use this helpful tool when you are struggling to find enough sources for your project. Input a DOI or article title and easily browse its references and related resources. - Storm from Stanford University
Create a Wikipedia-like entry on your chosen topic, complete with bibliography and thorough citations.
Creating a Prompt
When forming a question to ask AI, be sure to include these five elements:
- Role
- Context
- Action
- Expectations
"Act as an expert academic editor. Provide feedback on the submitted writing, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting ways to enhance the piece's overall quality: [Provide your writing sample]"
Example Prompts
Rather than using AI to create your work from the ground up (your voice is important!), use AI to get feedback on your writing.
To ensure your writing conveys your intended points effectively:
"Summarize the three main points of my paper: [Provide your writing sample]"
If you need support getting started on writing your paper and aren't sure how to structure your writing:
"Act as a tutor for first-year undergraduate writing students. I am writing a 500 word persuasive essay based on [chosen topic], and I am focusing on [subtopic] and [subtopic]. Please give me an outline for my paper to help get me started."
If you need ideas for finding keywords to search in library databases, and finding where to search:
"Act as an expert librarian. I am trying to locate articles about [chosen topic]. Please give me keywords and 2-3 search strings to try, and tell me which databases I should search."
If you want broad feedback on your assignment and pointers for revision:
"Act as an expert academic editor. Provide feedback on the submitted writing, highlighting areas for improvement and suggesting ways to enhance the piece's overall quality: [Provide your writing sample]"
To locate any accidental uses of passive voice in your research project:
"Check my writing and highlight areas where I use passive voice: [Provide your writing sample]"
When In Doubt
Be transparent with your teachers and peers about what tools you have used. Don't forget you can always make an appointment with a librarian or stop by the library any time if you have questions. We are happy to help you online or in-person.