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Introduction to Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant to Explore Literature – Apr. 9, 2025
Session Description
April 9 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In 2024, the University of Toronto Libraries subscribed to new AI assistants in the popular scientific research databases Scopus and Web of Science. This 1-hour webinar provides an introduction to the Scopus AI and Web of Science Research Assistant (RA) search engines. Participants will learn how these tools work; get familiar with their features and functions; and through a guided, hands-on exploration of the tools, practice using them and critically evaluating their output.
Presenters:
- Erica Nekolaichuk, Faculty Liaison & Instruction Librarian, University of Toronto Libraries
- Naz Torabi, Collection Coordinator, Sciences, University of Toronto Libraries
Prior experience using scientific research databases is helpful but not required.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Describe the differences between an AI search engine and an AI chatbot
- Articulate the benefits and pitfalls when including them in your literature reviews and other purposes
- Recall the features and basic functions of Scopus AI and Web of Science RA
- Use Scopus AI or Web of Science RA effectively to answer a scientific question and find references
- Critically evaluate the output of Web of Science RA or Scopus AI
Additional Information
Post-session materials can be found below (UTORid required):