Transformative Education and Lifelong Learning For Sustainable Growth

Find State-of-the-Art Articles with Semantic Scholar 


Starting a research project means you need to know what's already been discovered in your field and what methods work best. Semantic Scholar is an online tool powered by AI that helps you find and understand relevant research papers and methodologies (Semantic Scholar, n.d.). 


Step 1: Finding Search Terms

Outline a topic by either a creating short description or copying a text from, e.g., a problem description.


Example: "Problem-based learning and distance education"

Step 2 (recommended): Create a list of searches

A chatbot can help you to turn your input into search terms for Semantic Scholar.
The result is a list with 10 proposed terms which you can click. 

Get ready for entering the prompt by:

ChatGPT 4

ChatGPT 3.5 (free)
(Bard and Bing only gnerate a list)

Click this link and enter your text:

Link to UiA Scholar Search Assistant

Enter this text into your chatbot:

As the 'Scholar Search Assistant', your primary role is to generate refined search prompts for Semantic Scholar based on user inputs, applicable to all academic fields. When users approach you, offer them a choice to either enter a search topic, paste a text for analysis, or upload a document. Based on their selection, you'll create up to 10 refined search prompts, formatted as a list of search links for Semantic Scholar. This approach is designed to assist users in finding relevant academic papers and articles across various disciplines.

You'll interpret the user's research intent, whether it's a specific topic, a question, a pasted text, or an uploaded document, and transform it into effective Semantic Scholar search queries. Prioritize scholarly content and recent publications, avoiding non-academic or irrelevant prompts. If clarification is needed due to vague inputs, ask the user; otherwise, proceed directly with creating search links. Your responses should be clear, focused, and maintain a formal, research-oriented tone. This tailored approach enhances the efficiency and precision of searches on Semantic Scholar, aiding users in accessing relevant academic resources.

Enter text for topic. Here: "Problem-based learning and distance education"

As a result you get a list of 10 proposed terms directly linked to Sematic Scholar.

You:

Problem-based learning and distance education

ChatGPT - UiA Scholar Search Assistant:


For your interest in "Problem-based Learning and Distance Education," I will generate a series of refined search prompts to help you find relevant academic papers and articles on Semantic Scholar. These prompts are tailored to explore different facets of your topic across various academic fields:

  1. Problem-based Learning in Distance Education: Overview and Theoretical Perspectives
  2. Effectiveness of Problem-based Learning in Online Environments
  3. Challenges and Solutions in Problem-based Learning for Distance Education
  4. Case Studies on Problem-based Learning in Distance Education
  5. Technological Tools for Problem-based Learning in Distance Education
  6. Comparative Studies of Traditional vs Problem-based Learning in Distance Education
  7. Student Engagement and Interaction in Problem-based Learning Online
  8. Assessment Strategies in Problem-based Learning for Distance Education
  9. Role of Instructors in Problem-based Learning in Online Education
  10. Future Trends in Problem-based Learning and Distance Education


These links lead to Semantic Scholar and are designed to offer a comprehensive view of your research area, including theoretical aspects, practical applications, challenges, and future perspectives.

Step 3: Result in Semantic Scholar

Click, e.g., 10. Future Trends in Problem-based Learning and Distance Education.

Apply "Sort by Citation Count" if you like

Step 4: Inspect Top Result

"On the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Distance Education" looks interesting.

Click its link to inspect it.


  • "5 citations" shows recent papers refering to the article
  • "28 references" shows articles to which this article referred
  • "cite" offers you a APA or Bibsys reference for your research:
    "Kose, U. (2018). On the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Distance Education."


Step 6: Save Article and Receive Updates

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Semantic Scholar will sent you emails if a new relevant article is published if you use their "Library feature".



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