Integrating artificial intelligence tools for research writing and knowledge synthesis

Kudzayi Savious Tarisayi

Chapter 5 in Artificial Intelligence in Postgraduate Research Methodology, 2026, pp 90-116 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in research writing and knowledge synthesis, highlighting their transformative role in scholarly work. Positioned as augmentative rather than substitutive, it explores AI platforms like Storm, SciSpace, MyRA, and Bibcitation that support literature review, citation management, and manuscript drafting. The discussion addresses benefits such as improved efficiency and accuracy, alongside challenges of epistemic transparency and ethics. By comparing AI-driven methods with traditional practices, the chapter offers strategies for integrating AI while maintaining academic rigor and creativity. It advocates for a critical yet open approach to AI use, emphasizing informed adoption to enhance research without compromising integrity. This work advances understanding of AI-augmented research methodologies, providing scholars with theoretical and practical insights to navigate digital scholarship effectively.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Research Writing; Knowledge Synthesis; AI-Augmented Methodology; Storm; SciSpace; Scholarly Composition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781049408323
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