Case studies

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Specific considerations of generative AI for this activity

• Always check and follow your local guidelines about whether this use of generative AI is permitted. If it is permitted, you may need to acknowledge the use of AI.
• Generative AI tools generally have a word limit for each response, so you may need to break down a large task into smaller sub-tasks.
• The requirements for case studies vary across disciplines - remember to adapt your usage of generative AI according to your specific needs.
• Think of what are the common problems of your cases - apply your concepts to these problems.
• Ensure you develop your own creative problem solving abilities - if you start with AI, it might stifle or bias your own thoughts.

 

How to ensure generative AI helps you, not replaces you

• Start by reading and analysing the case yourself, before you reach out for generative AI. This helps you develop your own thoughts and questions before you consult AI.
• It’s essential to understand the specific requirements for your case studies. Keep in mind that generative AI doesn’t provide automatic guidance.
• To gain a precise understanding, follow up on references suggested by generative AI. These references may provide further insights and guide your next steps.
• Instead of asking AI for a complete analysis, consider using it to address specific aspects of the case that you find challenging.
• Always fact-check information provided by AI.

 

How generative AI can help

• When approaching an unfamiliar topic, you could use generative AI to provide a quick overview of a new concept.
• Generative AI might help generate search terms and synonyms for finding relevant cases.
• It is also quite effective at summarising sources, suggesting counterarguments for a topic, and exploring different perspectives.
• Because of its associative abilities, generative AI might be helpful in finding relevant analytical frameworks and connecting concepts. For example, you might ask AI:
  • "Can you suggest some analytical frameworks that might be applicable to this case?"
  • "How might [specific concept from class] apply to this case study?"
• You might find it helpful to have AI help suggest a structure for an analysis.