ChatGPT and Academic Research: A Review and Recommendations Based on Practical Examples

Rahman , M., Terano, H. J. R., Rahman, N., Salamzadeh, A., Rahaman, S. (2023). ChatGPT and Academic Research: A Review and Recommendations Based on Practical Examples. Journal of Education, Management and Development Studies. 3(1). 1-12. doi: 10.52631/jemds.v3i1.175

12 Pages Posted: 17 Apr 2023

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Md. Mizanur Rahman

BRAC University, Bangladesh

Harold Jan Terano

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges

Md Nafizur Rahman

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)

Aidin Salamzadeh

University of Tehran - Faculty of Management

Md. Saidur Rahaman

Metropolitan University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Date Written: March 27, 2023

Abstract

In the academic world, academicians, researchers, and students have already employed Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT to complete their various academic and non-academic tasks, including essay writing, different formal and informal speech writing, summarising literature, and generating ideas. However, yet, it is a controversial issue to use ChatGPT in academic research. Recently, its impact on academic research and publication has been scrutinized. The fundamental objective of this study is to highlight the application of ChatGPT in academic research by demonstrating a practical example with some recommendations. Data for this study was gathered using published articles, websites, blogs, and visual and numerical artefacts. We have analyzed, synthesized, and described our gathered data using an "introductory literature review." The findings revealed that for the initial idea generation for academic scientific research, ChatGPT could be an effective tool. However, in the case of literature synthesis, citations, problem statements, research gaps, and data analysis, the researchers might encounter some challenges. Therefore, in these cases, researchers must be cautious about using ChatGPT in academic research. Considering the potential applications and consequences of ChatGPT, it is a must for the academic and scientific community to establish the necessary guidelines for the appropriate use of LLMs, especially ChatGPT, in research and publishing.

Keywords: ChatGPT, generative AI, Large Language Models, research, publishing

JEL Classification: I23, D83, O33

Suggested Citation

Rahman, Md. Mizanur and Terano, Harold Jan and Rahman, Md Nafizur and Salamzadeh, Aidin and Rahaman, Md. Saidur, ChatGPT and Academic Research: A Review and Recommendations Based on Practical Examples (March 27, 2023). Rahman , M., Terano, H. J. R., Rahman, N., Salamzadeh, A., Rahaman, S. (2023). ChatGPT and Academic Research: A Review and Recommendations Based on Practical Examples. Journal of Education, Management and Development Studies. 3(1). 1-12. doi: 10.52631/jemds.v3i1.175, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4407462

Md. Mizanur Rahman

BRAC University, Bangladesh ( email )

BRAC Business School, BRAC University, Bangladesh
BRAC Business School
Dhaka, 1206
Bangladesh

Harold Jan Terano

Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges ( email )

San Miguel
Nabua, Camarines Sur 4434
Philippines

Md Nafizur Rahman (Contact Author)

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) ( email )

Mirpur-12 Cantonment
463
Dhaka, Dhaka 1216
Bangladesh

Aidin Salamzadeh

University of Tehran - Faculty of Management ( email )

Tehran
Iran

Md. Saidur Rahaman

Metropolitan University, Sylhet, Bangladesh ( email )

Bateshwar
Cantonment
Sylhet, AK Bangladesh 3100
Bangladesh
01915435703 (Phone)
3100 (Fax)

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