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It is critical to be cautious in the use of Gen AI in social sciences research, this includes its use in coursework. The use of Gen AI should always be disclosed, and in some cases it should be outright avoided. Openly communicate any questions or ideas about using AI in your assignments with your instructor. You may also find clarity in your syllabus, or here in the UF student Honor Code.
(e) Plagiarism. A Student must not represent as the Student’s own work all or any portion of the work of another person or Entity." It defines entity "This includes but is not limited to generative artificial intelligence, large language models, content generation bots, or other non-human intelligence or digital tools."
Disclosure and/or citation are best practices for including and citing/clarifying the use of Gen AI in your work. Below are some resources and considerations for how to do so.
How to Cite AI Generated Content: Purdue University Library Guide
The Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Framework: An Introduction
21st Century Anthropology: a Reference Handbook by 
Companion Encyclopaedia of Anthropology by 
A Dictionary of Human Geography by Looking for books?
Researching from off campus?
The UF Libraries subscribe to various platforms featuring academic research articles. To find anthropology articles you have several choices, and I encourage the use of multiple databases in research. Click here for more UF Library databases or check out the Anthropology Library Guide. To access these databases and their content from off campus, please review this information about remote access to library resources.
Primary resources (think firsthand resources) are essential to anthropological research. Oral histories, newspapers, diaries, interviews, etc. are all great resources for anthropological research. Below are some examples of commonly used types of primary data and where to look:
Where to start? Too broad? Too narrow? Here are some resources that will help you find balance!
Keywords are search terms that help you get to the heart of your research question. Formulating proper keywords is essential for finding the right materials for your inquiry. Below are some sources that will help you create keywords for your research.
When professors ask you to write in a specific style, they are referring to a set of commonly accepted standards that influence the format, writing, design, and bibliography of a paper. There are several styles that are common to anthropology courses as well as professional papers, here are a few you might be asked to use with some helpful resources.
An annotated bibliography is an organized list of sources, each of which is followed by a brief note or “annotation.” Annotated bibliographies are a great way to get familiar with the most important literature on a topic.
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