In response to the challenges faced by college students worldwide, ProQuest®, a division of Clarivate™, has launched a revolutionary AI-powered research assistant, heralding a new era in academic research support.
In the wake of the pandemic, college students are grappling with unprecedented difficulties. From declining test scores to increased pressures affecting resilience, the academic landscape has become more daunting than ever. Faculty members are reporting elevated levels of absenteeism and diminished engagement among students, exacerbating the existing challenges.
Recognizing the urgent need for accessible and reliable academic assistance, ProQuest has teamed up with its community of educators to develop an innovative solution leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence. Unlike general-purpose chatbots that may lead students astray with biases and misinformation, ProQuest Research Assistant offers a responsible and trustworthy research companion tailored to the needs of overwhelmed learners.
Currently in beta testing with leading universities, ProQuest Research Assistant represents a significant advancement in content discovery, empowering students to engage in conversational inquiry and explore a vast repository of vetted and authoritative academic content.
Rooted in traditional academic values, ProQuest Research Assistant is integrated with ProQuest One Literature, a comprehensive resource featuring an extensive collection of full-text prose, poetry, plays, periodicals, essays, videos, and imagery. Developed in alignment with academic principles and rigorous community governance, this AI-driven tool exemplifies ProQuest's commitment to enhancing the research experience across major disciplines.
The AI-powered journey facilitated by ProQuest Research Assistant supports the exploratory phase of the research process, enabling users to navigate millions of trusted sources with natural language inquiries. By providing summarized responses and diverse perspectives, the assistant fosters critical thinking and encourages students to draw their own conclusions.
Community collaboration lies at the heart of ProQuest's strategy, with input from librarians, students, and faculty shaping the development of AI initiatives within the company's academic offerings. Through responsible and effective integration of AI technology, ProQuest aims to empower learners and nurture curious minds in the pursuit of knowledge.
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