{"id":10427,"date":"2026-01-20T17:21:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/?page_id=10427"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:21:45","slug":"for-students-using-ai-as-a-study-partner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/digital-scholarship\/ai-resource-center\/for-students-using-ai-as-a-study-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"For Students: Using AI As A Study Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Notebook LM<\/h2>\n<p>Notebook LM is like having a personal research assistant for your course materials, with citations included in every response. Follow these steps to get started:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/\">https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/<\/a> and create an account.<\/li>\n<li>Create a new notebook by clicking on \u201c<strong>+ New Notebook<\/strong>\u201c<\/li>\n<li>Upload your course materials (lecture notes, textbook chapters, google slides, websites, PDFs, etc.) to use as sources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 1: Create a Study Guide<\/h4>\n<p>Notebook LM can turn your notes and materials into a study guide complete with short answer and essay questions, plus a glossary of key terms.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to do it:<\/strong> Click on <strong>\u201cNotebook Guide\u201d<\/strong> and select <strong>\u201cStudy Guide\u201d<\/strong> to generate a personalized guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 2: Clarify Concepts with Real-World Examples<\/h4>\n<p>Notebook LM can summarize one or multiple sources and help break down complex topics into simpler terms.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try this prompt<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explain [<strong>Insert Complex Concept<\/strong>] using the Feynman technique, as if teaching it to someone with no background in the field. Then, provide an analogy to illustrate this concept, followed by a real-world example.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 3: Study on-the-go with Podcasts<\/h4>\n<p>Transform your course materials into a podcast and study while walking, running, or working out!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How to do it:<\/strong>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open your course notebook.<\/li>\n<li>Select the source material(s) you want included in the podcast.<\/li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Notebook Guide<\/strong>, navigate to <strong>Audio Overview<\/strong> and click <strong>Generate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Download your podcast and listen anytime!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\">ChatGPT<\/h2>\n<p>ChatGPT can help you think through tricky concepts, refine your questions, or even brainstorm essay ideas.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 1: Clarify Any Concept<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try this prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Explain [<strong>Insert Concept<\/strong>] to me like I am a beginner. Use analogies to make it easier to understand.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 2: Question Refinement<\/h4>\n<p>Not sure how to ask your professor (or ChatGPT) a question? ChatGPT can refine your questions to make them clearer and more precise.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Try this prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From now on, whenever I ask a question, suggest a better version and ask if I\u2019d like to use it instead.<br \/>\nOR<br \/>\nAct as an expert prompt engineer and refine the following question: [<strong>Insert Question Here<\/strong>]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 3: Essay Help<\/h4>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re outlining an essay or need feedback on a draft, ChatGPT has your back.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outline prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Can you provide an outline of key points for an essay on [<strong>Insert Topic Here<\/strong>]?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feedback Prompt:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I\u2019ve written an essay on [<strong>Insert Topic Here<\/strong>]. Can you review it and provide feedback on my argument structure, use of examples, and overall coherence?<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center\">Use Case 4: Stay on Track<\/h4>\n<p>Studying for finals in general can be a scheduling and executive function nightmare. Use ChatGPT to help you create a schedule and stick to it.<\/p>\n<p>I want you to create a study schedule with dates for me. The exact date today is [<strong>Today\u2019s Date<\/strong>]. I have my exam week starting on [<strong>Exam Week Date<\/strong>] and I have exams for [<strong>Insert All Classes<\/strong>]. I have \u201c<strong>X<\/strong>\u201d hours available each weekday and \u201c<strong>Y<\/strong>\u201d hours available for each day of the weekend. I should be focusing more on [<strong>Subject<\/strong>] since it is the subject I am struggling with. Include breaks every 2 hours.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center\">Quizlet<\/h2>\n<p>Quizlet now uses AI to quickly create study materials, similar to Notebook LM, but specializes in generating engaging review activities like games and flashcards. It can create:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outlines<\/li>\n<li>Practice quizzes<\/li>\n<li>Flashcards<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/lits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/01\/AI_ForStudents_Image-e1768947449745.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9647\" src=\"https:\/\/edtech.domains.trincoll.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image-6-1024x361.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Your Turn<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Have you discovered any other creative ways to use AI tools to study? Share your tips in the comments below \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notebook LM Notebook LM is like having a personal research assistant for your course materials, with citations included in every response. Follow these steps to get started: Go to https:\/\/notebooklm.google\/ and create an account. 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