Back to Blog

Getting Started with ScholarAI

Welcome to ScholarAI! This guide will help you quickly get started with our AI-powered academic research assistant.

What is ScholarAI?

ScholarAI is an artificial intelligence-based academic research platform designed for researchers, scholars, and students. Our goal is to make academic research more efficient and intelligent.

Key Features

  • 🤖 Intelligent Conversations: Engage in academic discussions with AI assistants
  • 🔍 Paper Search: Quickly find relevant academic literature
  • 📊 Research Analysis: Deep analysis of academic content
  • 💡 Innovative Insights: Discover new research directions

Quick Start

1. Create Your First Conversation

Click the "Chat" button on the left sidebar to start conversing with the AI assistant:

Hi, I'm researching the applications of machine learning 
in medical diagnosis. Can you help me find some relevant 
recent papers?

2. Use the Paper Search Feature

Select "Paper Search" from the left menu, then:

  1. Enter your research keywords
  2. Choose the appropriate subject area
  3. Set the publication time range
  4. Click search to get results

3. Optimize Search Strategy

For better search results, we recommend:

  • Use specific professional terms
  • Combine multiple related keywords
  • Try different expressions
  • Focus on recently published literature

Advanced Tips

Effective AI Conversations

// Good questioning approaches
const goodQuestions = [
  "Can you analyze the main contributions of this paper?",
  "What are the limitations of this research method?",
  "What open questions remain in related fields?"
];

// Questioning approaches to avoid
const avoidQuestions = [
  "Is this paper good?",
  "Can you write a paper for me?",
  "What's the answer?"
];

Search Techniques

  1. Use Boolean Operators

    • machine learning AND healthcare
    • (AI OR "artificial intelligence") AND education

  2. Time Constraints

    • Focus on research from the last 2-3 years
    • For rapidly developing fields, prioritize the latest literature

  3. Citation Analysis

    • Look at highly cited papers
    • Follow authors' other work

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if there are too many search results?

A: Try the following methods:

  • Add more specific keywords
  • Limit the publication time range
  • Select specific journals or conferences

Q: How can I save interesting papers?

A: You can:

  • Mark important papers in conversations
  • Use browser bookmark features
  • Copy paper links to note-taking apps

Q: Can the AI assistant help me write papers?

A: The AI assistant can:

  • ✅ Provide research suggestions and ideas
  • ✅ Help analyze literature
  • ✅ Answer academic questions
  • ❌ Cannot complete entire papers for you

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, we recommend:

  1. 📚 Read AI Search Tips and Best Practices
  2. 🔄 Check out Introducing ScholarAI
  3. 💬 Start your first academic conversation

Need help? Feel free to ask the AI assistant in the chat interface - we're constantly improving to provide a better research experience!

Ready to explore ScholarAI now? Start free on GetScholar.