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Finding Quality Articles
In this video, Dr. Bjorn Mercer, a Department Chair in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Education, provides a detailed guide on how to use Copilot to locate high-quality academic articles. This video is essential for students who want to enhance their research skills and ensure they are using reliable sources in their studies.
Dr. Mercer begins by emphasizing the importance of starting with the resources provided in your class, such as textbooks and articles recommended by your instructors. He then advises students to utilize the APUS library's search feature to find peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters from textbooks. These sources are typically vetted for quality and reliability.
The video then demonstrates how to use Copilot to find additional quality articles. By providing a specific prompt and context, students can ask Copilot to search for academic articles written by known experts. Dr. Mercer shows how Copilot can format the search results into a table, including the title, authors, date of publication, link to the article, and a summary. This structured approach helps students quickly identify and evaluate potential sources for their research.
Dr. Mercer also highlights the iterative nature of using Copilot, encouraging students to ask for more articles and verify the information provided. He stresses the importance of cross-referencing and double-checking the sources to ensure their accuracy and relevance.
This video offers a comprehensive strategy for finding quality articles, combining traditional research methods with the power of AI tools like Copilot.
Using this video’s transcript, Copilot assisted with drafting the overview.
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