Using Perplexity for research

30-minute hands-on tutorial on using Perplexity for research

You are warmly invited to a 30-minute hands-on workshop on how to use Perplexity as a practical research assistant, aimed especially at beginners who have not used the tool before. The session is designed to be simple, approachable, and directly useful for day-to-day research tasks.

Perplexity is an AI search and research tool that combines fast retrieval with cited sources, allowing researchers to explore papers, summarise documents, and ask structured follow-up questions.

In this session, we will:

• Walk through the basics of asking effective research questions in Perplexity and interpreting its cited answers.
• Practise follow-up questioning, using threads, and switching to research-focused modes (e.g., Academic/Web focus, Research Mode).
• Try a short workflow with a sample paper or report (upload → summarise → explore further) to see how Perplexity can support literature review and screening.

Practical details:

Format: 30-minute interactive tutorial (live demo + short exercises)

Audience: Any one interested in using AI for research; no prior Perplexity experience required
Date/time: 12 December 2025, 11:00–12:00 pm
Location: OCW 017

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If you plan to join, please see :Perplexity_Workshop_Preparation

Bring a laptop so you can follow along.
Create a free Perplexity account in advance or be ready to sign up at the start of the session.

Please RSVP below (in person attendance only) to let me know if you will be attending so I can gauge numbers.

Feel free to share this invitation with anyone in the department who might find it helpful.

Best regards,