🔎 Research Tools
AI-powered companions to help you choose a topic, search effectively, and think critically about sources.
Research Topic Advisor
Not sure where to start? Brainstorm ideas, narrow a broad subject, and shape a focused, researchable question with an AI guide at your side.
- ✓ Refine broad ideas into sharp research questions
- ✓ Explore angles, themes, and sub-topics
- ✓ Scaffolded prompts for any subject
Library Search Assistant
A custom Gemini Gem that helps you search smarter — building keywords, suggesting databases, and evaluating the reliability of what you find.
- ✓ Generate effective search terms & synonyms
- ✓ Guidance on credible sources & databases
- ✓ Help evaluating and comparing results
AI Research Guidelines
Student-friendly guidelines for using AI responsibly in research — what is okay, what is not, and how to cite your thinking with integrity. Embedded here once our scope & sequence document is complete.
- ✓ Clear do's and don'ts for students
- ✓ Citation and academic integrity guidance
- ✓ Aligned to AISA's AI framework
🗄️ Research Databases
Trusted academic databases with peer-reviewed articles, magazines, and primary sources for your research projects.
Need a Hand with Your Research?
Stop by the library or reach out to your librarian — we're always happy to help you find the right sources, refine a topic, or think through your next project.