The presenter explores the ethical considerations surrounding the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by doctoral students while writing their dissertations. The focus will be on dissertations in education-related fields. This presentation will demonstrate how to use AI tools responsibly for: brainstorming research ideas, identifying gaps in literature, creating research schedules, conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, refining writing, checking references, and creating presentations.

The presentation also examines the potential benefits and risks associated with AI, including issues of bias, transparency, authorship, and data privacy. It provides guidance on how to navigate these issues, focusing on the importance of critical evaluation, disclosure, and adherence to ethical guidelines. Furthermore, it discusses strategies for ensuring that AI tools are used in a manner that enhances, rather than compromises, the integrity and originality of dissertation research, ultimately promoting responsible innovation in scholarly inquiry. The presenter will include examples of specific AI tools (i.e., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Elicit, etc.) and prompts designed to assist doctoral students in brainstorming, literature review, data analysis, writing, and presentation development. Though tailored for doctoral students, this session also offers valuable insights for all scholars within education-related disciplines.

To illustrate key points, the presenter will draw upon case studies derived from his experiences advising doctoral students in the Educational Leadership program. Furthermore, the session will include an overview of the presenter's institution's guidelines regarding use of AI, followed by a participant-led discussion of similar policies at their respective campuses.

Authors:
Daniel Teodorescu, Clark Atlanta University, United States

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Daniel Teodorescu is currently an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Accreditation and Professor of Higher Education at the Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, United States.

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