AI tools for scientific literature research
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into studies and research. Many people are familiar with ChatGPT in particular. At TU Dortmund University, Campus AI offers data protection-compliant access to the GPT models 4o and 4o mini. These tools can be helpful in various use cases, but are only suitable for scientific literature research to a limited extent. There are specialized AI tools that have been developed specifically for this purpose and can supplement "conventional" searches in databases and catalogs. This page presents a selection of such research tools. The FAQ "Questions and answers" provides information on their use.
Note: This page is intended to provide an initial introduction to the topic. As the field of AI continues to develop dynamically, the information may not be up-to-date or complete at all times.
Selected AI-supported research tools
- Consensus (partly free, account required)
Search by research question or keywords
- Elicit (partly free, account required)
Search by research question or keywords
- Keenious (partly free, no account required)
Search by research question, keywords or an uploaded document
- ResearchRabbit (free, account required)
Search using a seed paper (publication already found)
Graphically displays connections between publications, authors, etc.
- Semantic Scholar (free, no account required)
Search using keywords
Note: This list, which is only a small selection, is not intended to be an advertisement for these specific tools or an explicit recommendation for the general use of AI tools in literature research.
Contact persons
... in the University Library
- For specific subject-related questions: Subject librarians
- For general content-related questions: Information Skills and Publication Support
... other contact persons at the TU
- Technical support: ITMC Service Desk
- AI in teaching: Coordination of digital teaching and university didactics department
- AI in research: Research funding department
- AI in administration: Department of University Development and Organization