{"id":515,"date":"2023-03-21T03:14:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T07:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/chapter\/module-overview\/"},"modified":"2025-09-07T12:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T16:53:21","slug":"module-overview","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/chapter\/module-overview\/","title":{"raw":"Module overview","rendered":"Module overview"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--sidebar textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n\n<strong>Duration<\/strong>: <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-511\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2023\/03\/time-clock-circle.png\" alt=\"duration icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">\nApproximately 90 minutes\n\n<strong>Student partnership <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/student-partner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"><\/strong>\n\nThis module\u00a0was developed with UQ student partners as part of a<a href=\"https:\/\/employability.uq.edu.au\/ssp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Student-Staff Partnership<\/a>\u00a0project.\n\n<strong>Graduate attributes<\/strong>\n\nKnowledge and skills you can gain from this module to contribute to your <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.uq.edu.au\/document\/view-current.php?id=155\">Graduate attributes<\/a>:\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;padding: 0\">\n \t<li><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-20\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/DE_Courageous_Thinkers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\"> Courageous thinkers<\/li>\n \t<li><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-21\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/DE_Connected_Citizens.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\">\u00a0Connected citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr>\n\nThis module is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/training-and-workshops\/digital-essentials-modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Essentials<\/a>, a series of online modules to help you quickly build your digital skills so you can succeed in study and work.\n\nReturn to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.uq.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UQ Library<\/a>.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Aims and objectives<\/h2>\nThis module will provide an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), including an overview of key tools and how to use them, and ensure you are aware of how to use these technologies ethically and responsibly.\n\nThis module will:\n<ul>\n \t<li>explore key concepts such as generative AI, machine learning, deep learning and neural networks<\/li>\n \t<li>outline the legal, ethical and social impacts of artificial intelligence<\/li>\n \t<li>explain ways generative AI tools can be used<\/li>\n \t<li>explore key tools and how to effectively use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAfter completing this module, you will:\n<ul>\n \t<li>know how to use AI responsibly in your assessment and for research and work<\/li>\n \t<li>be aware that information generated by AI tools should be checked with credible sources<\/li>\n \t<li>understand how to prompt AI tools<\/li>\n \t<li>know how to access training on AI tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.uq.edu.au\/tools-and-techniques\/ai-student-hub\">AI Student Hub<\/a> is your resource for understanding and using artificial intelligence (AI) in your studies responsibly. It gives guidance to all coursework students.\n<h2>Module sections<\/h2>\n<ol>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/what-is-artificial-intelligence\/\">What is artificial intelligence?<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/using-ai-tools-in-your-studies\/\">AI and The University of Queensland<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/legal-ethical-social-issues\/\">Legal, ethical and social issues with AI<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/5-how-to-prompt-an-ai-tool\/\">How to prompt an AI tool<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/prompt-library\/\">Prompt library<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/key-ai-tools-training\/\">Key AI tools and training<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/evaluating-ai-generated-content\/\">Evaluating AI-generated content<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/citing-and-acknowledging-your-use\/\">Citing and acknowledging your use of AI<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/publishing-with-ai\/\">Publishing with AI<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"margin-top: 0px\"><a href=\"\/chapter\/check-your-knowledge\/\">Check your knowledge<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/conclusion\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"\/\">Download versions<\/a> are available on the homepage.<\/span>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox textbox--sidebar textbox--key-takeaways\">\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-511\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2023\/03\/time-clock-circle.png\" alt=\"duration icon\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2023\/03\/time-clock-circle.png 96w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2023\/03\/time-clock-circle-65x65.png 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px\" \/><br \/>\nApproximately 90 minutes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student partnership <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-19\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/student-partner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This module\u00a0was developed with UQ student partners as part of a<a href=\"https:\/\/employability.uq.edu.au\/ssp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Student-Staff Partnership<\/a>\u00a0project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate attributes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and skills you can gain from this module to contribute to your <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.uq.edu.au\/document\/view-current.php?id=155\">Graduate attributes<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: none;padding: 0\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/DE_Courageous_Thinkers.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/> Courageous thinkers<\/li>\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2495\/2025\/08\/DE_Connected_Citizens.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/>\u00a0Connected citizens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This module is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/web.library.uq.edu.au\/study-and-learning-support\/training-and-workshops\/digital-essentials-modules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Essentials<\/a>, a series of online modules to help you quickly build your digital skills so you can succeed in study and work.<\/p>\n<p>Return to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.library.uq.edu.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UQ Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Aims and objectives<\/h2>\n<p>This module will provide an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), including an overview of key tools and how to use them, and ensure you are aware of how to use these technologies ethically and responsibly.<\/p>\n<p>This module will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>explore key concepts such as generative AI, machine learning, deep learning and neural networks<\/li>\n<li>outline the legal, ethical and social impacts of artificial intelligence<\/li>\n<li>explain ways generative AI tools can be used<\/li>\n<li>explore key tools and how to effectively use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After completing this module, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>know how to use AI responsibly in your assessment and for research and work<\/li>\n<li>be aware that information generated by AI tools should be checked with credible sources<\/li>\n<li>understand how to prompt AI tools<\/li>\n<li>know how to access training on AI tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.uq.edu.au\/tools-and-techniques\/ai-student-hub\">AI Student Hub<\/a> is your resource for understanding and using artificial intelligence (AI) in your studies responsibly. It gives guidance to all coursework students.<\/p>\n<h2>Module sections<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/what-is-artificial-intelligence\/\">What is artificial intelligence?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/using-ai-tools-in-your-studies\/\">AI and The University of Queensland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/legal-ethical-social-issues\/\">Legal, ethical and social issues with AI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/5-how-to-prompt-an-ai-tool\/\">How to prompt an AI tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/prompt-library\/\">Prompt library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/key-ai-tools-training\/\">Key AI tools and training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/evaluating-ai-generated-content\/\">Evaluating AI-generated content<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/citing-and-acknowledging-your-use\/\">Citing and acknowledging your use of AI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/publishing-with-ai\/\">Publishing with AI<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0px\"><a href=\"\/chapter\/check-your-knowledge\/\">Check your knowledge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/chapter\/conclusion\/\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff\"><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"\/\">Download versions<\/a> are available on the homepage.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"media-attributions clear\" prefix:cc=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/ns#\" prefix:dc=\"http:\/\/purl.org\/dc\/terms\/\"><h2>Media Attributions<\/h2><ul><li >time-clock-circle       <\/li><\/ul><\/div>","protected":false},"author":2509,"menu_order":2,"template":"","meta":{"pb_show_title":"on","pb_short_title":"","pb_subtitle":"","pb_authors":["uq-library-2"],"pb_section_license":"cc-by-nc"},"chapter-type":[],"contributor":[71],"license":[56],"class_list":["post-515","chapter","type-chapter","status-publish","hentry","contributor-uq-library-2","license-cc-by-nc"],"part":92,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/chapter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2509"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":516,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/515\/revisions\/516"}],"part":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/parts\/92"}],"metadata":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapters\/515\/metadata\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"chapter-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/pressbooks\/v2\/chapter-type?post=515"},{"taxonomy":"contributor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/contributor?post=515"},{"taxonomy":"license","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/introductiontoresearch\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/license?post=515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}