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What Module 3 covers
Module 3 turns AI into a research and thinking partner rather than an answer machine. Speed without verification is a liability, so this module teaches structured enquiry: how to frame a question, judge a source, summarise honestly and check what you are about to publish or present.
You work through the FOCUS framework for research questions and the DECIDE framework for choices, plus practical techniques for comparing options, pressure-testing your own assumptions and running a brainstorm that produces more than the obvious five ideas.
The module closes with an AI-assisted research brief — a short, sourced document you could hand to a manager or client with confidence.
Who this module is for
- • Anyone who researches markets, tools, competitors or policy as part of their job
- • Managers and analysts preparing recommendations for decision-makers
- • Consultants and founders who need defensible answers quickly
What you will be able to do
- Frame research questions that return specific, usable findings
- Judge source quality and spot confident but unsupported claims
- Summarise long material without losing the caveats that matter
- Compare options against explicit criteria instead of gut feel
- Fact-check AI output before it reaches a client or a board
Lessons in this module
15. AI as a Research Partner
Where AI genuinely accelerates research and where it quietly misleads.
16. The FOCUS Research Framework
A structure for turning a fuzzy question into a searchable, answerable one.
17. Judging Source Quality
How to tell evidence from plausible-sounding filler.
18. Summarising Without Distortion
Condensing long documents while keeping the conditions and exceptions.
19. Comparing Options
Building criteria-based comparisons that survive scrutiny.
20. The DECIDE Decision Framework
Using AI to stress-test a decision rather than rubber-stamp it.
21. Fact-Checking AI Output
A fast verification routine for numbers, quotes and claims.
Module project
AI-Assisted Research Brief
Produce a short sourced brief on a real question from your work, with findings, caveats and a recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
Does AI replace real sources?
No. The module treats AI as a way to find, structure and question sources — never as the source itself.
How long does the module take?
Most learners complete the seven lessons and the brief in a few focused sessions.
What is the pass mark?
80% on a 10-question assessment, with unlimited attempts.