The use and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in scientific research and academic writing

Serkan Dinçer

doi:10.14527/edure.2024.10

Authors

Serkan Dinçer Cukurova University Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-7811

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14527/edure.2024.10

Keywords:

Artificial intelligence, Academic writing, Ethic

Abstract

The integration of artificial intelligence into scientific research has significantly changed research methodologies, including data analysis, literature review and academic writing. This paper aims to explore the diverse applications of artificial intelligence tools in scientific research and its relationship with scientific ethics. The review shows that artificial intelligence tools accelerate research processes, especially in data-intensive fields, by improving the efficiency and accuracy of data analysis and literature review. It also highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in academic writing, where tools such as ChatGPT streamline text generation and editing. However, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools has sparked ethical debates, particularly around academic integrity, originality and the reliability of artificial intelligence generated sources. This paper assesses these emerging challenges and highlights the need for clear ethical guidelines. Ultimately, it concludes that artificial intelligence tools are a powerful tool that can greatly benefit research if used responsibly, but unethical practices such as data manipulation and plagiarism must be avoided. Human oversight remains essential to ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence tools in research processes.

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