Module 7: Beyond the Tree
A Tool That Wasn't on the Map
Learning Objectives
- Understand how LLMs work as powerful but unreliable research tools
- Master prompt engineering for useful output
- Force structured output with JSON for systematic data coding
- Evaluate GenAI ethics and responsible use
- Deploy GenAI as a research assistant responsibly
Topics
| Topic | Type |
|---|---|
| Decision Tree Navigator | Opening |
| A Tool That Extends Every Branch | Hook |
| How Large Language Models Work | Lecture |
| What LLMs Can and Cannot Do | Lecture |
| Prompt Engineering: Getting Useful Output | Lecture |
| Structured Output: Systematic Data Coding | Lecture |
| Structured Output Demo | Live Demo |
| Ethics and Responsible Use | Lecture |
| GenAI as Research Assistant | Lecture |
| Your Turn: Where Does This Fit? | Socratic |
| Map Check: Where Are We? | Discussion |