E-learning

AI in academic writing: Our e-learning course on Moodle

Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our everyday lives – including our studies. Many students already use tools such as ChatGPT to complete their academic assignments. But how can such tools be used responsibly and sensibly? How can you keep the basics of academic work and writing in mind? How can you avoid being suspected of cheating?

The writing center offers a self-study course for students on LMU Moodle. In addition to the basics of academic writing with AI, the course provides practical ideas and strategies for the reflective use of AI tools such as ChatGPT when writing academic papers and theses.

Why should you take this course?

• You want to improve your writing skills with AI.
• You are wondering how to use AI sensibly and ethically in academic writing.
• You are looking for guidance on the topic of academic work with AI.

Registration

With your LMU user ID via Moodle. The password is KI-Kompetenz-101.

Link to the self-study course (in German)

Given the wealth of information available, it is essential to be able to search for relevant literature in a targeted manner. Whether preparing a presentation, studying for an exam, or writing a term paper, it is essential to be familiar with research strategies and to master various research tools.

Registration

With your LMU user ID via Moodle. The registration key is: UB

Link to the self-study module (in German)

In the context of (academic) writing, skills of various dimensions are necessary to produce a good text. This module of the writing center's e-learning program focuses on the expressive dimension, which places the focus on the writing individual (I).

Content

• Self-management
• Academic style
• Own versus external content

Registration

With your LMU user ID via Moodle. The registration key is: SchreibzentrumLMU

Link to the self-study course (in German)

In the context of (academic) writing, skills of various dimensions are necessary to produce a good text. This module of the LMU Munich writing center's e-learning program focuses on the cognitive dimension, which emphasizes the academic examination of a subject (OBJECT).

Content

• Finding a topic
• Developing a research question
• Research
• Reading strategies
• Text commentary and research overview

Registration

With your LMU user ID via Moodle.The registration key is: SchreibzentrumLMU

Link to the self-study course (in German)

In the context of (academic) writing, skills of various dimensions are necessary to produce a good text. This module of the writing center's e-learning program focuses on the textual and social dimensions. It addresses the academic TEXT, which deals with a specific subject, as well as the communicative situation between the writer and their audience (the OTHERS).

Content

• Structuring knowledge
• Argumentation structures
• Introduction and conclusion
• Central theme and reading guide
• Citing and bibliographic references

Registration

With your LMU user ID via Moodle. The registration key is: SchreibzentrumLMU

Link to the self-study course (in German)

Are you new to the University Library or not yet familiar with the library system?

This video tutorial will give you an overview of the services and various locations of the University Library:

• How to use the 14 subject libraries
• Borrowing from the central stack via the online catalog
• Locations of the various libraries
• Reserving workplaces

Link to Youtube video (in German)
_{(To activate the e-tutorial, you must click on the link. Please note that after activation, you will leave the LMU University Library website and data may be transmitted to YouTube or other providers. Use of this service is outside the scope of responsibility of the LMU University Library or the institution. For more information, please refer to the LMU privacy policy.)}

The OPAC is the central point of access for literature searches. In this video tutorial, you will learn about the University Library's OPAC and how to search for literature as efficiently as possible.

Link to YouTube video (in German)
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Searching for articles is more complicated and time-consuming than searching for books. In this video tutorial, we show you how to find articles in the online catalog and databases.

Link to YouTube video (in German)
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If a book is not available at the LMU University Library, you can order it via interlibrary loans service. In this video tutorial, we provide information about the basics of interlibrary loans service:

• Requirements and restrictions for interlibrary loans service
• Special features when ordering journal articles
• Delivery times
• Possible costs

Link to YouTube video (in German)
_{(To activate the e-tutorial, you must click on the link. Please note that after activation, you will leave the LMU University Library website and data may be transmitted to YouTube or other providers. Use of this service is outside the scope of responsibility of the LMU University Library or the institution. For more information, please refer to the LMU privacy policy.)}