This is part 3 of a three-session series "Research Smarter: A Toolkit for the Information Age."
Effective research is no longer just about finding articles; it is about navigating a complex ecosystem of data, media, and algorithms. In this series, we build your research toolkit from the ground up. We begin by mastering professional library resources and search strategies, then critical techniques for verifying data and spotting misinformation in the wild. Finally, we apply these skills to the newest frontier—Generative AI—teaching you how to evaluate machine-generated content with the same rigor you apply to human sources.
Looking to build a strong professional edge? Beyond standard programming skills like Python, mastering AI is fast becoming the defining expertise for modern researchers and analysts.
Join our hands-on workshop, AI Reality Check. Through practical, real-world application, you’ll learn how to audit complex AI outputs, interrogate hidden model limitations, and stress-test literature synthesis.
Upgrade your research workflow, cultivate in-demand critical skills in AI fluency, and master the tools needed to confidently navigate dynamic digital content.
Space is limited—secure your spot today!
Contact Eileen Han for more information.
This workshop is offered twice in a semester. The first session is held in person at Fondren Library. The second session will be held online. Zoom links will be sent to those who registered for the second session the day before the workshop. The content of the two sessions is the same. Please indicate which session you are registering for.