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Day 2 · Block 3

E09 - AI-only literature mapping in a known stream

  • Pick a small research stream you know well, but do not name specific papers to the AI.
  • Ask AI to map the stream, retrieve core papers, and generate a structured literature table.
  • Ask AI to create a 2D scatterplot positioning papers on two meaningful dimensions.
  • Evaluate what is missing, incorrect, or hallucinated against your own domain knowledge.
  • Optional extension: install Zotero MCP and test whether your coding agent can recall papers from your Zotero library.

Inputs

  • One familiar subfield
  • AI literature search workflow
  • 2D mapping prompt with two chosen dimensions

Deliverable

AI-generated table + 2D map + verification note (and optional Zotero MCP test note).

Target

Pick a small stream you know well and submit an AI-generated literature table, 2D map, and your verification note.

Checklist

  • Make one explicit design decision.
  • Include one verification check.
  • State one limitation or risk.

Common failure modes

  • Papers are provided to AI up front, defeating the exercise.
  • No explicit verification against prior domain knowledge.

Extension task (optional)

Configure Zotero MCP and compare recall quality before vs after integration.