Reflection: Using AI in Research Projects

How do you start using AI for your project?

I start by clearly defining the research question and identifying which stages of the research workflow AI can support, such as data collection, preprocessing, exploration, or pattern discovery. I then select tools appropriate to each task (for example, text mining, summarization, or classification) and iteratively validate AI outputs against domain knowledge to ensure reliability and relevance.

Which two AI models are you using, and how do they support your research?

I use a large language model to assist with literature scanning, summarization, and hypothesis refinement, and a machine learning model (such as topic modeling or text classification) to extract patterns from textual data. Together, these models complement each other by combining interpretive support with scalable, data-driven analysis.