Virtual AI Librarian

Purpose

This assignment’s purpose is to develop your research skills by interacting with a virtual AI librarian to retrieve and validate information on a given topic. This activity will enhance your ability to ask pertinent questions, gather relevant data, and critically evaluate sources.

Instructions

1. Consult a virtual AI librarian to gather detailed information on the assigned research topic.
2. Ask specific questions to ensure you gather comprehensive and relevant data.
3. Compile the retrieved data into an annotated bibliography. Each entry should include a brief summary of the information and its relevance to your topic.
4. Validate the information by checking it against peer-reviewed articles or primary sources.
5. Include a section in your annotated bibliography where you compare the AI-generated data with your validated sources, noting any discrepancies or confirmations.

Submission Information

Submit your annotated bibliography as a single document in PDF format through the Canvas assignment submission link. Ensure that your document is properly formatted and includes all required sections:

• Title Page
• Annotated Bibliography
• Validation Comparison Section

Grading Criteria

Your assignment will be graded based on the following criteria:

• Quality of Questions: Ability to ask specific and relevant questions to the AI librarian (20 points)
• Comprehensive Data Collection: Thoroughness and relevance of the gathered data (20 points)
• Annotated Bibliography: Quality and clarity of annotations, including summaries and relevance (20 points)
• Validation and Comparison: Accuracy and thoroughness of validating AI data with peer-reviewed sources and primary sources (20 points)
• Formatting and Presentation: Proper formatting, organization, and presentation of the final document (20 points)

Total Points: 100 points