AI4RA Tip of the Week #5
What is a workflow and how can it help me automate an RA process?
A workflow is an ordered series of tasks which describe a process from start to finish. In Vandalizer, a workflow is the series of extraction, prompting, and formatting tasks which process your documents using AI and conclude by providing you with a structured output.
Why It Matters for Research Administrators
In the AI4RA AI tool, Vandalizer, workflows serve to take pieces of RA processes and automate them, saving RAs time and effort while outputting consistent and reliable results.
Once you identify an automatable process, the next step would be to create an AI workflow or use a pre-vetted workflow in Vandalizer that allows you to run future iterations of that process at the press of a button. Should you choose to create your own workflow, you should consider AI4RA’s four pillars of AI development and strive to create a workflow that is:
- Accurate – Creates reliable, verifiable outputs
- Reproducible – Generates consistent results every time
- Flexible – Customizable to any institution
- Secure – Protects sensitive data and detects personally identifiable information
How to Use This Resource
Sign up for Trial access to Vandalizer and build your first workflow or try out a workflow within the Trial that fits within your daily workload assignments. To build a workflow, select the “library” tab then the “new” button in the top right corner. To find pre-made verified workflows, select the “explore” tab. Get ready to experience time savings and accurate results!
How can I learn more about this topic?
To learn more about workflows, see our blog post titled From Clutter to Clarity: How to Build Your First Automated Workflow in Vandalizer
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