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…