The research assistant is a retrieval augmented generation (RAG) service combining language capabilities of large language models (LLM) with high quality library resources in the Library Search interface.

Ask it a research question and it will:

• Convert your natural language query to a Boolean query – multiple languages are supported.
• Retrieve results ranking for most relevant sources
• Generate an overview from the abstracts of the top five with in-line references
• Generate related questions to dive deeper into the topic
• Link through to library resources

Use this tool for:

1. An overview of a topic that is new to you
2. If English is not your first language, use this tool in other languages to help you understand a complex topic
3. A source of background information with references and links to the content
4. Translating your natural language question into complex Boolean searches to find more relevant resources

General advice:

• check with your educator and assessment requirements about the use of generative artificial intelligence tools
• do not simply paste the overview into your assignment
• verify the accuracy of the information and the citation details of the sources

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