Initiating the research process

 Bullet point (5 steps) the ideal step by step for university students who are starting research on a topic using gAI.

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5 Steps for University Students Starting Research Using Generative AI

1. Define Your Research Topic and Objectives

   • Identify the specific area of interest and narrow it down to a clear research question or problem statement.
   • Use generative AI to brainstorm potential topics, refine your question, or explore related concepts.

2. Conduct a Preliminary Literature Review

   • Use generative AI to summarize complex papers, articles, or books to quickly get an overview of the existing knowledge.
   • Ask for key authors, foundational theories, and recent developments related to your topic.

3. Create a Research Framework

   • Use AI tools to draft outlines, research methodologies, and conceptual frameworks.
   • Experiment with prompts like "Provide a basic outline for a study on [topic]" or "Suggest potential variables for a study on [topic]."

4. Generate and Evaluate Ideas

   • Ask the AI to suggest hypotheses, research methods, or case studies relevant to your topic.
   • Critically evaluate the AI’s suggestions by cross-referencing them with academic sources to ensure accuracy and rigor.

5. Draft, Iterate, and Verify

   • Use AI to write initial drafts, develop abstracts, or improve clarity in your writing.
   • Focus on fact-checking and proper citations; rely on academic databases (e.g., Google Scholar, PubMed) to verify any AI-generated content.