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Scholise research guides

Step-by-step advice for university research — from finding sources to building reference lists.

How to write a literature review

Step-by-step guide to writing an academic literature review: search strategy, synthesis, s

How to find peer-reviewed sources

Learn how to find peer-reviewed academic sources for university assignments using database

How to avoid hallucinated citations

General AI tools invent academic references. Learn how to verify citations and use researc

How to cite sources correctly

Guide to in-text citations and reference lists in APA, Harvard, and other styles. Avoid co

How to do a systematic review

Introduction to systematic review methodology: protocol, search strategy, screening, and s

How to check if a source is peer-reviewed

Verify whether a journal article is peer-reviewed before citing it in academic work. Pract

How to find counter-evidence

Find studies that challenge your thesis. Critical appraisal and counter-evidence search st

How to build a reference list

Build an accurate academic reference list or bibliography from sources you actually used.

How to use AI for research ethically

Use AI responsibly for university research: discovery, synthesis, and citation workflows t

ChatGPT hallucinated my references — what now?

Fake citations from ChatGPT are common. Learn how to fix your reference list, verify sourc