Developing useful prompts to retrieve relevant content from AI tools is key. Prompts should engage in a dialogue with the AI tool rather than expecting an answer to a question. The following video and resources review developing search strategies to mine AI tools.
CLEAR Framework: Clear, Logical, Explicit, Adaptive, Reflective. Optimize prompts when interacting with large language models.
Lo, L. S. (2023). The CLEAR path: A framework for enhancing information literacy through prompt engineering. The Journal of Academic Librarianship, 49(4), 102720–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2023.102720 (access to article in Omni with Gryphmail credentials)
It is important to review and analyze the content AI tools generate. Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the content before including it in coursework or personal work. The following resources are guides for how to evaluate material found in AI tools.
The ROBOT Test: criteria developed by The LibrAIry to help learn about and analyze AI technology and content.