Educational Technology

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Notes

  • Requests for materials of a particular type (for example, "peer reviewed articles") or from a certain time or period (for example, "the newest research") are not currently supported.

  • Follow-up questions are not currently supported. Each question stands by itself.

  • Currently, there are no restrictions on the number of searches.

(Getting Started with Primo Research Assistant)

Screenshot of the Primo search with an orange box highlighting the Research Assistant link in the top left corner of the menu.

Tips for Effective Searching with the AI Research Assistant

"Primo Research Assistant is a generative AI-powered tool designed to streamline time-intensive tasks. It enables users to query academic content in natural language and utilizes the breadth of your library to pinpoint five articles that can aid in answering your question" (Getting Started with Primo Research Assistant). The first five results are analyzed by a Large Language Model (LLM) which crafts an overview of the results with in-line citations. Clicking ‘view all results’ will take you to a full list of search results and the chance to filter or refine the results.


To make the most of Primo Research Assistant, it is essential that you ask clear and detailed questions about your topic. Be as specific as possible and phrase your query in the form of a question/request

The following example questions can be found under the search box on Primo Research Assistant's Start Page:

  • How does vitamin D deficiency impact overall health?
  • Did Picasso's time in Paris influence his artistic style?
  • How can we improve diversity in Clinical Trials?
  • Discuss the reception of Machiavelli's The Prince in modern times.

(Getting Started with Primo Research Assistant)

Primo AI Research Assistant

For a more detailed tutorial visit: Primo Research Assistant Tutorial.

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