Introduction:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way research is conducted across disciplines, and psychology is no exception. From generating innovative research ideas to conducting literature reviews, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts, AI has emerged as a powerful assistant for students and researchers alike. This course, Research with AI, is designed to equip undergraduate psychology students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively and ethically integrate AI tools into their research process.

By taking this course, students will learn how to:

• Generate novel and testable research questions using AI.
• Conduct efficient and comprehensive literature reviews with AI-powered databases and summarizers.
• Use AI to design methodologies, surveys, and experimental setups.
• Apply AI tools in quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Enhance their academic writing with AI assistance in structuring, paraphrasing, and referencing.
• Understand the ethical boundaries of AI use in research and publications.

This course combines theory with hands-on practice, ensuring that students not only understand the concepts but also apply AI tools directly to their own thesis and potential publications. By the end of the semester, students will be able to design, execute, and write AI-supported research projects that meet academic standards and address real-world psychological questions in the Pakistani context.

Unique Selling Propositions:

1. First-of-its-Kind Course in Pakistan
   A pioneering course that directly teaches BS psychology students how to integrate AI into research, thesis writing, and publication.
2. End-to-End Research Support
   Covers the entire research cycle — from idea generation to publication — using AI tools, ensuring students finish the course with a complete project blueprint.
3. Hands-On, Tool-Based Training
   Practical exposure to real AI research tools (ChatGPT, Elicit, Scite, ResearchRabbit, Zotero, SPSS, SmartPLS, JASP), not just theory.
4. Publication-Oriented Learning
   Prepares students not only to complete a BS thesis but also to produce work suitable for submission to Scopus/HEC-recognized journals.
5. Ethical & Professional Edge
   Equips students with knowledge of HEC/APA guidelines on AI use, giving them confidence to use AI responsibly and stand out in academia.
6. Customized for Pakistani Context
   Focus on local relevance, examples, and student-friendly research designs feasible with available resources at UMT.
7. Career & Future Ready
    Builds essential AI-literacy and research skills that enhance employability and prepare students for MPhil/PhD research.

Who should Join:

Undergraduate Psychology Students
Preparing for their final-year thesis and looking for smarter, faster ways to design, analyze, and write research projects.

Students Interested in Publication
Those who want to produce research strong enough for submission to HEC-recognized or Scopus-indexed journals.

Beginner Researchers
Anyone who struggles with topic selection, literature review, methodology design, or statistical interpretation.

Tech-Curious Learners

Students who want to develop AI literacy and learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Elicit, Zotero, SPSS, and SmartPLS in academic work.

Future MPhil/PhD Aspirants
Those planning to continue higher studies and aiming to build strong research foundations with AI integration