It's important to disclose the tools you use in your work for transparency and academic integrity. By sharing the tools and resources you relied on in your research, you provide a clear account of how you arrived at your findings. This not only helps others understand your methodology but also builds trust and credibility in your work. Furthermore, it encourages responsible use of AI tools and contributes to the broader conversation on how technology is shaping research practices.🔬 📚
Remember, it is always important to double-check with your lecturer on how to document your work. Requirements may vary between fields and programs!
Short n' Sweet - Mention Keenious in your methodology section 🍬
You can easily document your use of Keenious by listing it alongside other research tools and databases in your methodology section. In the example below, a student writing their Bachelor's thesis takes this straightforward approach!
(This text was originally in Swedish)
"The purpose of this study is to examine how the Nordic languages are addressed in basic educational materials within the subject of Swedish. As previously mentioned in the limitations section of this chapter, there is a general lack of prior research in this specific area. Neighbouring languages, didactics, educational materials, and curricula, on the other hand, are well-explored areas individually. The searches were conducted across several databases, but primarily ERIC (the Education Resource Information Center) via EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, DIVA-portal, and Keenious were used."
Give Keenious a Shout-Out in Your Paper!📢
You can document your use of Keenious by mentioning it directly in the body of your paper. This is a great option when writing a conference paper, for example! In the example below, the authors highlight their use of Keenious in their conference paper. By explicitly mentioning this, they ensure transparency about the tools that supported their research, helping readers understand the role Keenious played in shaping their findings.
"In this paper, we first provide a description of the concurrent mixed methods design. We then present and discuss the findings related to students’ use of AI to support learning. We give examples of how students use AI chatbots constructively in academic writing, characterizing their use through three subcategories: idea generation, sparring partner, and critical evaluation. We also provide examples of how students use AI chatbots as “teaching assistants” to adapt and personalize learning. We conclude by presenting ethical concerns about the use of AI chatbots, both specifically in higher education and generally in life, before providing implications for policy, practice, and research. We have used Keenious in the writing process. Keenious is an AI tool that helps researchers and students find relevant research articles more efficiently”
Follow the Leader 🐾
Consider showcasing your use of Keenious by referencing its inclusion in your university's literature review guidelines. In the example below, a Master's student included a table in their 'Approach to Literature Review' section to demonstrate their use of university-recommended AI tools.
Trettvik, M. (2023). How a resource center for urban agriculture can provide multidimensional tools for social inclusion. The case study of Godsen, Drammen (Master's thesis, Norwegian University of Life Sciences).
Dive in Deeper 🤿
If you're working on something like a systematic review, you might want to explore and describe your use of the Keenious research tool in more detail. In the example below, the writer dives into why they chose Keenious specifically. And, of course, adding a clear diagram never hurts! 😉
"In addition to searching with the term "HEXACO" with the default search field definition in all the mentioned databases, we will employ additional methods in our literature search. We will employ backward tracking (inspecting reference lists in relevant identified literature). Moreover, we leverage artificial intelligence in our research, specifically using Keenious Plus by transferring relevant articles into its platform to identify matching articles that are relevant to our research, helping us uncover any potentially missed articles."
Conclusion
Using AI tools like Keenious enhances research efficiency and supports academic integrity. By documenting your tools clearly, you strengthen your work’s credibility and contribute to the broader conversation on AI in research. Always check with your lecturer for proper documentation guidelines!