Doctoral Students' Reflections on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use in the Literature Review Process

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Title: Doctoral Students' Reflections on Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Use in the Literature Review Process
Language: English
Authors: Swapna Kumar (ORCID 0000-0003-1151-7593), Ariel Gunn (ORCID 0009-0003-9098-927X)
Source: Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2025 62(4):1395-1408.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Doctoral Students, Student Attitudes, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Uses in Education, Doctoral Dissertations, Literature Reviews, Information Literacy, Research Skills, Accuracy, Usability, Privacy, Ethics, Technology Integration
DOI: 10.1080/14703297.2024.2427049
ISSN: 1470-3297
1470-3300
Abstract: Amidst discussions about the use of Generative AI (GenAI) for academic research, their potential for doctoral research or literature reviews is an area beginning to be explored. This qualitative study explores doctoral students' perceptions of the value of GenAI tools in the literature review process. The analysis of 26 participants' reflections on their exploration of three GenAI technologies revealed benefits and challenges for the literature review process. Participants highlighted the potential of these tools as complementary to traditional database searches presuming users possess prior information literacy and research skills. They also perceived several challenges such as inaccuracies, usability and privacy and emphasised the importance and indispensability of a human review. This study highlights the need for guidance and strategies for doctoral students on the appropriate and ethical integration of GenAI in literature reviews.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1476857
Database: ERIC
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