Enhancing Research Proficiency in Higher Education: Analyzing the Impact of Afforai on Student Literature Review and Information Synthesis
Presented by Delaney La Rosa, Beth McManis, & Jennifer Rossetti, College of Nursing
This presentation explores emerging research on how students are using AI-supported research tools to transform the literature review process. In this early-stage study, NAU students reflect on their experiences using a selected AI platform to locate credible sources, evaluate evidence, and synthesize complex information more effectively. We share the key takeaways, the questions it raised, and what this may mean for teaching research in an AI-enabled academic landscape. Attendees will leave with practical insights for thoughtfully integrating AI into research instruction while strengthening, not replacing, critical thinking and scholarly rigor.
