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AI-Accelerated Academic Research Program

Master the Future of Research with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Unlock the power of AI for your academic research. This 10-week intensive program will teach you to ethically and effectively leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot, transforming your research process and results.

Unlock 3 Months of Full Access to Microsoft 365 Copilot Pro

Fast-Track Your Literature Review & Writing with Copilot

Master AI-Powered Data Analysis in Excel

Gain an Edge with Cutting-Edge AI Research Skills

10 Hours Live sessions

5 Microsoft 365 Tools

3+ Referencing Styles

ABOUT THE AI-ACCELERATED ACADEMIC RESEARCH PROGRAM

Your Premier Program to Master Microsoft 365 Copilot for Research

Ethically integrate AI and master advanced prompts for unparalleled research efficiency

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Conquer the Literature Review

Use Copilot in Word and OneDrive to efficiently organise, summarise, and synthesise research papers, accelerating your literature review process

Master Data Analysis with AI

Leverage Copilot in Excel to clean, analyse, and visualise your data, uncovering key insights and strengthening your research findings.

Write a Compelling Thesis

Master advanced prompt engineering in Word to craft compelling arguments, structure your chapters effectively, and streamline your writing process.

Program Curriculum

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Session 1

Introduction to Ethical AI and Copilot for Academic Research

Session 2

Supercharging Your Literature Review with Copilot in OneDrive and Word

Session 3

Defining Your Research Problem and Developing a Strong Thesis Statement with Copilot in Word

Session 4

Mastering Data Analysis with Copilot in Excel

Session 5

Advanced Data Analysis and Visualisation with Copilot in Excel

Session 6

Crafting Compelling Arguments and Structuring Your Thesis Chapters with Copilot in Word

Session 7

Mastering Copilot: Advanced Prompt Engineering for Superior Thesis Writing

Session 8

Creating Impactful Presentations with Copilot in PowerPoint

Session 9

Mastering Citations, References, and Formatting with Copilot in Word

Session 10

Final Q&A, Thesis Submission Strategies, and Beyond Copilot: AI Tools for Researchers

Learning Objective: Evaluate the ethical implications of using AI in academic research and define personal guidelines for responsible AI use.

Welcome and Program Overview
- Program roadmap, session goals, and how Copilot fits in.
- Common challenges faced by doctoral candidates: time, scope, and complexity.
The Evolving Landscape of Academic Research
- The role of AI in modern research (productivity vs. ethical pitfalls).
- Balancing AI assistance with critical thinking and originality.
Ethical Considerations in AI-Assisted Research
- Plagiarism, authorship, and ensuring originality.
- Data privacy, confidentiality, and security in Microsoft 365.
- Transparency in AI use and correct attribution of AI-generated content.
Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Overview of Copilot's capabilities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Outlook.
- Setting up your Copilot Pro account and understanding basic navigation.
Q&A and Expectations
- Participant questions and clarifications.
- Setting personal ethical usage guidelines: Each learner drafts a brief "AI Usage Charter.

About The Program
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1.The above statistics depend on various factors and individual results may vary. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

2.The student assumes full responsibility for all expenses associated with visas, travel, & related costs. upGrad does not provide any a.