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This tool is not perfect. While it can help you quickly explore topics, the answers may not always be accurate or comprehensive. Always verify the information using the original sources. |
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Check with your lecturer first. Not all assignments or units allow the use of AI tools; make sure you have permission before using any AI tools. |
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If you're doing formal research. Consider whether your work needs to be reproducible and whether your target journal/publisher permits the use of AI-assisted tools. |
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Use the tool responsibly. The CDU Primo Research Assistant is a helpful starting point, but it’s not a substitute for critical thinking, proper referencing, or your own hard work. |
The CDU Research Assistant can be found in the top menu bar of Library Search. To begin, click to open the tool.
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1) A history of all the searches you have run before. 2) The main text box where you can ask your query. 3) An about section - please read this before using the tool. |
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Natural language - ask questions as you would in conversation. Saves time - helps summarise some of the key points in sources. Provides sources - shows you where the info came from so you can read further. Suggests related questions - gives you ideas for further exploration on the topic. Further searches - you can run a related search in the base CDU Library Search to find more info. |
Answers aren't perfect - sometimes the tool will provide inaccurate, off-topic, or out-of-date info. Can't answer previous queries - meaning you can't ask clarifying or follow-up questions. Only uses five sources - the summary information it provides is based on only five sources. Needs well-structured queries - otherwise the tool struggles to understand what you are looking for. Only a tool - it can be used to improve workflows, but you still need to think critically and check sources |
For more information about using AI tools, check out the Study Skills page: https://www.cdu.edu.au/library/language-and-learning-support/study-skills/learning-cdu/using-ai-tools-university
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To use this tool, you will need to verify you are an approved CDU user by logging in.
Before searching, login to the portal - portal.cdu.edu.au.
You can access the Library through the app icon in the portal:
Or by going to the library (https://www.cdu.edu.au/library) and manually entering your login details.
