Literature Review + AI Tools - Here's What You Need to Know

Are you using AI tools for your literature review, or wondering if you should be? In this video, we break down exactly how AI can help with your lit review, where the risks are, and how to stay on the right side of academic integrity. Dr. Matthew from Grad Coach shares a practical, no-nonsense guide to using AI tools effectively. You’ll learn what AI is actually good at, where it often goes wrong, and how to use it in a way that strengthens your research instead of undermining it. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Should you use AI for your literature review? 00:40 The core principle: AI as assistant, not author 01:05 Using AI for literature search and discovery 01:35 AI for summarizing research (and the risks) 02:10 Organizing and synthesizing literature with AI 02:35 Using AI for language and clarity improvements 02:55 What to avoid: generating literature review text 03:30 The danger of unverified citations 03:55 Why AI can’t replace critical synthesis 04:25 The deeper risk: losing subject expertise 04:50 A simple rule for safe AI use 05:10 Institutional policies and academic integrity If you want expert guidance on your literature review or dissertation, our team can help. We work with you to build clarity, structure, and confidence throughout your research journey. 👉 Book a free consultation here: https://gradcoach.com/dissertation-co...