{"id":43884,"date":"2025-01-12T07:52:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T07:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=43884"},"modified":"2026-02-18T21:04:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:04:43","slug":"how-to-use-elicit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/pl\/how-to-use-elicit","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Elicit AI Like a Pro (2026 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='quick-start'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-start-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .image-is-svg, .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-36056\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide covers every Elicit AI feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#getting-started-with-elicit-ai\">Getting Started<\/a> \u2014 Create account and basic setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-paper-researcher\">How to Use Paper Researcher<\/a> \u2014 Find relevant papers with natural language questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-data-extractor\">How to Use Data Extractor<\/a> \u2014 Pull key data points from papers into tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-notebook\">How to Use Notebook<\/a> \u2014 Organize and chat with your research papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-topic-finder\">How to Use Topic Finder<\/a> \u2014 Discover related themes across your research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-custom-columns\">How to Use Custom Columns<\/a> \u2014 Extract specific details from every paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-research-alerts\">How to Use Research Alerts<\/a> \u2014 Get notified when new papers match your topic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-research-reports\">How to Use Research Reports<\/a> \u2014 Generate full literature reviews automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-elicit-ai-systematic-review\">How to Use Systematic Review<\/a> \u2014 Run guided systematic reviews with screening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time needed:<\/strong> 5 minutes per feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also in this guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"#elicit-ai-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Pro Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"#elicit-ai-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes<\/a> | <a href=\"#elicit-ai-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a> | <a href=\"#elicit-ai-pricing\">Pricing<\/a> | <a href=\"#elicit-ai-vs-alternatives\">Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Why Trust This Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve used Elicit AI for over a year and tested every feature covered here. This How to Use Elicit AI article comes from real hands-on experience \u2014 not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-use-Elicit.png\" alt=\"How to use Elicit\" class=\"wp-image-186490\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-use-Elicit.png 800w, https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-use-Elicit-480x252.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit AI is one of the most powerful AI research <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-chatbots\" title=\"assistant\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34130\">assistant<\/a> tools available today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But most users only scratch the surface of what it can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide shows you how to use every major feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='elicit-ai-tutorial'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elicit AI Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This complete Elicit AI tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3058809c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .image-is-svg, .kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image135905_b67a4f-c8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-36056\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/CTA-42-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title\">Elicit AI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description\">Search 138 million academic papers with AI that understands your research questions. Elicit extracts <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/alaya-ai\" title=\"data\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34955\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">data<\/a>, generates reports, and runs systematic reviews. Start free \u2014 no credit card needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY ELICIT AI NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/elicit\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/elicit-alternatives\">ELICIT AI ALTERNATIVES \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='getting-started-with-elicit-ai'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-started-with-elicit-ai\">Getting Started with Elicit AI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before using any feature, complete this one-time setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes about 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this quick overview first:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elicit AI Can Now Do Your Entire Systematic Review (In Minutes)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XmRideUs2ck?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s walk through each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-create-your-account'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create Your Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to elicit.com and click &#8220;Sign Up.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your email address and create a password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also sign up with your Google account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Check your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/inbox-placement-tool\" title=\"inbox\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inbox<\/a> for a confirmation email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-access-the-dashboard'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access the Dashboard<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit runs entirely in your browser \u2014 no download needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Log in and you&#8217;ll see the main dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s what the dashboard looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagebfb7d2_b78c5a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagebfb7d2_b78c5a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Elicit-AI-homepage.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see the main search bar and workflow options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-choose-your-workflow'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Choose Your Workflow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit offers five main workflows on the home page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose Find Papers, Research Report, Systematic Review, Upload and Extract, or Summarize Concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most beginners start with Find Papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Done:<\/strong> You&#8217;re ready to use any feature below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns134776_f86184-83\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-paper-researcher'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-paper-researcher\">How to Use Elicit AI Paper Researcher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper Researcher<\/strong> lets you find relevant papers from 138 million articles using natural language questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Paper Researcher in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image12b50a_48f18d .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image12b50a_48f18d size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3.-Paper-researcher.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Paper Researcher\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-type-your-research-question'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Type Your Research Question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter a full question in the search bar on the home page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask something like &#8220;What are the effects of sleep on memory?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid using just one or two keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-review-the-results-table'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Review the Results Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit returns the 8 most relevant papers with AI summaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each paper shows title, year, citation count, and a summary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Load more&#8221; to see up to 100 papers total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see a table of papers with relevance rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-filter-and-star-papers'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Filter and Star Papers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the Filter button to sort by year, study type, or citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Star the most relevant papers for your library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Export your results to CSV, BibTeX, or RIS format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a curated list of relevant research papers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use full sentences instead of keywords. &#8220;How does exercise affect depression?&#8221; works better than &#8220;exercise depression.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns134776_f86184-83\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-data-extractor'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-data-extractor\">How to Use Elicit AI Data Extractor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Extractor<\/strong> lets you pull specific data points from research papers into organized tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Data Extractor in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imaged6a179_e91107 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imaged6a179_e91107 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2.-Data-extractor.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Data Extractor\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-upload-your-pdfs'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Upload Your PDFs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the Upload and Extract workflow from the dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drag and drop your PDF files into the upload area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also connect papers from Semantic Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-add-extraction-columns'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Add Extraction Columns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Add Column&#8221; to define what data you want to pull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask questions like &#8220;What was the sample size?&#8221; in plain English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit reads the full <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-text-generator\" title=\"text\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">text<\/a> and extracts answers automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see a table with columns filling in for each paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-verify-and-export'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Verify and Export<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any extracted answer to see the supporting quote from the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verify the data matches the original source text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Export everything to CSV for your final analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a structured spreadsheet of extracted data from your papers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Always click on extracted answers to check the source quote. Elicit achieves 94-99% accuracy, but verification is still important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-notebook'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-notebook\">How to Use Elicit AI Notebook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notebook<\/strong> lets you organize papers and chat with them to ask specific questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Notebook in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea16f66_e1c3b1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea16f66_e1c3b1 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1.-Notebook.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Notebook\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-add-papers-to-your-notebook'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Add Papers to Your Notebook<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Star papers from your search results to add them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also upload PDFs directly to your notebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Group related papers into separate notebooks for each project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-chat-with-your-papers'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Chat with Your Papers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Open Chat with Papers and ask questions about your collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit reads up to 8 full-text papers at once to find answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every answer includes supporting quotes from the source papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see AI answers with linked citations to your papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-summarize-and-organize'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Summarize and Organize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use batch summarize to get quick overviews of all your papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tag papers by theme or relevance to your research question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Export your organized collection for reference management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have an organized research library you can chat with anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Create separate notebooks for each chapter or section of your research. 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kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-topic-finder'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-topic-finder\">How to Use Elicit AI Topic Finder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Topic Finder<\/strong> lets you discover related research themes and questions you might have missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Topic Finder in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image80efd4_5c835a .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image80efd4_5c835a size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4.-Topic-finder.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Topic Finder\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-enter-your-research-area'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Enter Your Research Area<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Type your broad research topic into the Topic Finder tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit suggests related questions and sub-topics to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-brainstorming-tools\" title=\"brainstorming\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brainstorming<\/a> with an AI research partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-explore-suggested-themes'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Explore Suggested Themes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the list of related topics Elicit generates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any suggested theme to see papers connected to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps you find research angles you might not have considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see a list of related themes with paper counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-refine-your-research-scope'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Refine Your Research Scope<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the most promising themes for deeper investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these themes to create more targeted search queries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save interesting topics for future research directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a broader view of your research landscape with new angles to explore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Topic Finder at the start of any new project. It helps you avoid missing key research areas before you narrow your focus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns134776_f86184-83\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-custom-columns'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-custom-columns\">How to Use Elicit AI Custom Columns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custom Columns<\/strong> lets you extract any specific detail from papers using plain English questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Custom Columns in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image4e6532_fa4351 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image4e6532_fa4351 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Cutom-column-599x1024.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Custom Column\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-your-paper-results-table'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Your Paper Results Table<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Run a Find Papers search or open an existing extraction table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your table already shows default columns like title and year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click &#8220;Add Column&#8221; to create a custom extraction field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-define-your-custom-question'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Define Your Custom Question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Type what you want to extract in plain English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example: &#8220;What was the total sample size?&#8221; or &#8220;What method was used?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit reads each paper and fills in the answer automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see your new column filling with extracted data for each paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-review-supporting-evidence'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Review Supporting Evidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any cell to see the exact quote from the original paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit highlights the text that supports each extracted answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manually override any answer if the AI got it wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a custom extraction table with verified data from every paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Free plans allow 2 custom columns, Plus gives 5, and Pro gives 20. 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kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-research-alerts'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-research-alerts\">How to Use Elicit AI Research Alerts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research Alerts<\/strong> lets you get notified when new papers matching your topic are published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Research Alerts in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageb66ecc_5a3469 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageb66ecc_5a3469 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Elicit-AI-Research-Alerts.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Research Alerts\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-set-up-a-new-alert'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Set Up a New Alert<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the Alerts section from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter a research question you want to track over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit uses semantic search to match new papers to your topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-configure-alert-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Configure Alert Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose how often you want to receive notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set up to 10 concurrent alerts on the Pro plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each alert monitors new papers added to the 138 million paper database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see your alert listed in the Alerts dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-review-new-matches'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Review New Matches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your alerts regularly for newly matched papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add relevant papers directly to your notebooks or extraction tables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dismiss papers that don&#8217;t match your research needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You stay current on new research without manual searching.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Set alerts for your competitors&#8217; research areas too. 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from the dashboard workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type your research question as a clear, specific sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more detailed your question, the better your report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-wait-for-report-generation'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Wait for Report Generation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit searches across papers and synthesizes findings automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports can be 10+ pages with citations from dozens of papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generation takes a few minutes depending on the topic scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see a full report with sections, citations, and references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-chat-with-and-edit-your-report'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Chat with and Edit Your Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the chat feature to ask follow-up questions about your report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro users can edit reports directly within the Elicit interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every claim in the report links back to its source paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a complete literature review ready for your research project.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Free users get 2 reports per month. Plus users get 4 per month. Plan your most important reports first to make the most of your quota.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns134776_f86184-83\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-elicit-ai-systematic-review'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-elicit-ai-systematic-review\">How to Use Elicit AI Systematic Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Systematic Review<\/strong> lets you run a guided, step-by-step systematic review with screening and extraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch Systematic Review in action:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3080c5_48035c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3080c5_48035c size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Elicit-AI-For-Consumer.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI For Consumer\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s break down each step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-define-your-review-question'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Define Your Review Question<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Select &#8220;Systematic Review&#8221; from the dashboard (Pro plan required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your research question and let Elicit suggest refinements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upload PDFs or use semantic search to add up to 500 papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-screen-papers-with-ai'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Screen Papers with AI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit generates screening criteria based on your research question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Papers are sorted by likelihood of meeting all your criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review and accept or reject each paper in the screening queue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see papers sorted by relevance with screening decisions tracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-extract-data-and-generate-report'  id=\"boomdevs_38\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Extract Data and Generate Report<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Add extraction columns to pull specific data from accepted papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit fills in the extraction table for your screened papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generate a completed systematic review report with all findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> You have a complete systematic review with search, screening, extraction, and report.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use Elicit&#8217;s AI screening to save up to 80% of manual screening time. But always verify borderline papers yourself for accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-btn-wrap-0 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kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='elicit-ai-pro-tips-and-shortcuts'  id=\"boomdevs_39\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elicit-ai-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Elicit AI Pro Tips and Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing Elicit AI for over a year, here are my best tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Action<\/th><th>Shortcut<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New search<\/td><td>Ctrl + K (Cmd + K on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-mac\" title=\"Mac\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mac<\/a>)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Star a paper<\/td><td>Click star icon next to paper title<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Add column<\/td><td>Click &#8220;+&#8221; on table header<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Export results<\/td><td>Click Export \u2192 Choose CSV\/BIB\/RIS<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Hidden Features Most People Miss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Batch Summarize:<\/strong> Select multiple papers and summarize them all at once instead of reading each one individually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Citation Chain:<\/strong> Click &#8220;Find similar papers&#8221; on any result to discover papers that cite or are cited by your best finds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Natural Language Columns:<\/strong> Ask complex extraction questions like &#8220;Did this study find a positive, negative, or neutral effect?&#8221; to categorize papers fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns134776_f86184-83\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='elicit-ai-common-mistakes-to-avoid'  id=\"boomdevs_40\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elicit-ai-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Elicit AI Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #1: Using Keywords Instead of Questions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Typing &#8220;cancer treatment outcomes&#8221; into the search bar like a traditional database.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Asking &#8220;What are the long-term outcomes of immunotherapy for lung cancer?&#8221; as a full question.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #2: Trusting AI Extractions Without Checking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Copying extracted data directly into your paper without verifying the source text.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Clicking each extracted answer to verify the supporting quote matches the original paper.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #3: Relying Only on Elicit for Paper Discovery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Using Elicit as your only source and skipping traditional database searches entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Using Elicit alongside PubMed, Google Scholar, and other databases to catch any gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 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kb-btn134776_fd2afb-5c kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true  wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/elicit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try elicit for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='elicit-ai-troubleshooting'  id=\"boomdevs_41\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elicit-ai-troubleshooting\">Elicit AI Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Search Returns Irrelevant Papers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Your question is too vague or uses generic terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Rewrite your question with specific details about population, intervention, and outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Data Extraction Shows &#8220;No Data Found&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> The paper&#8217;s full text is not available in Elicit&#8217;s database, only the abstract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Upload the full PDF directly to the Upload and Extract workflow for better results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Reports Running Out Too Fast<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Each automated report counts toward your monthly limit (2 free, 4 Plus, 12 Pro).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Use Find Papers and custom columns for exploratory work. Save reports for final deliverables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> If none of these fix your issue, contact Elicit support at support.elicit.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns134776_f86184-83 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assistant that helps you find, summarize, and extract data from academic papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it like having a research assistant that can read 138 million papers in seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch this quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Elicit AI Can Now Do Your Entire Systematic Review (In Minutes)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XmRideUs2ck?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It includes these key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paper Researcher:<\/strong> Search 138 million papers using natural language questions instead of keywords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Extractor:<\/strong> Pull specific data points from papers into organized, exportable tables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notebook:<\/strong> Organize papers and chat with them to ask follow-up questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topic Finder:<\/strong> Discover related research themes and questions across your research area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom Columns:<\/strong> Create custom extraction fields to pull any detail from every paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Alerts:<\/strong> Get notified when new papers matching your topic are published.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Reports:<\/strong> Generate full 10+ page literature reviews automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systematic Review:<\/strong> Run guided systematic reviews with screening and extraction (Pro only).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full review, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/elicit\">Elicit AI 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plan:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 unlimited searches, summaries, and Chat with Papers. 2 reports per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual discount:<\/strong> Yes \u2014 Plus is $120\/year ($10\/month), Pro is $499\/year, Team is $780\/seat\/year.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagea65a18_506968 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagea65a18_506968 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-16.png\" alt=\"Elicit AI Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best Value:<\/strong> Standard at $12\/month \u2014 gives you 4 reports, 5 custom columns, and unlimited exports for light research needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns134776_f86184-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns134776_f86184-83, .site .entry-content 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viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='elicit-ai-vs-alternatives'  id=\"boomdevs_44\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"elicit-ai-vs-alternatives\">Elicit AI vs Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How does Elicit AI compare? Here&#8217;s the competitive landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Elicit AI<\/strong><\/td><td>Systematic literature reviews and data extraction<\/td><td>$0-$19\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/notion\" title=\"Notion\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notion<\/a><\/td><td>All-in-one workspace for research organization<\/td><td>$0-$10\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wrike\" title=\"Wrike\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34120\">Wrike<\/a><\/td><td>Project management for research teams<\/td><td>$0-$24.80\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/clickup\" title=\"ClickUp\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ClickUp<\/a><\/td><td>Customizable workflows for team research<\/td><td>$0-$12\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/taskade\" title=\"Taskade\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34115\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taskade<\/a><\/td><td>AI-powered task management and notes<\/td><td>$0-$8\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monday<\/td><td>Visual project tracking for teams<\/td><td>$0-$16\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Asana<\/td><td>Task and project management for research workflows<\/td><td>$0-$24.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Smartsheet<\/td><td>Spreadsheet-based project management<\/td><td>$9-$19\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Teamwork<\/td><td>Client and team project management<\/td><td>$0-$18\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Quick picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best overall:<\/strong> Elicit AI \u2014 purpose-built for academic research with 138M+ paper database<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget:<\/strong> Notion \u2014 free plan handles basic research organization well<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for beginners:<\/strong> Taskade \u2014 simple interface with AI features built in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for team research:<\/strong> ClickUp \u2014 flexible workspace with docs, tasks, and collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\ud83c\udfaf Elicit AI Alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for Elicit AI alternatives? Here are the top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Notion:<\/strong> All-in-one workspace that handles notes, databases, wikis, and project tracking with AI writing features built in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>Wrike:<\/strong> Enterprise-grade project management with Gantt charts, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-time-management-app\" title=\"time tracking\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">time tracking<\/a>, and cross-team collaboration for research groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong>ClickUp:<\/strong> Highly customizable workspace with docs, whiteboards, goals, and built-in AI for managing research workflows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>Taskade:<\/strong> AI-powered task manager that turns notes into action items with real-time collaboration and mind mapping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Monday:<\/strong> Visual work management platform with color-coded boards, automations, and dashboards for tracking research progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Asana:<\/strong> Clean task and project management with timelines, custom fields, and portfolio views for multi-project research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Smartsheet:<\/strong> Spreadsheet-style project management with automations, forms, and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/it-reporting-tools\" title=\"reporting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reporting<\/a> for data-driven research teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 <strong>Teamwork:<\/strong> Client-focused project management with time tracking, budgeting, and workload management for research firms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the full list, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/elicit-alternatives\">Elicit AI alternatives<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2694\ufe0f Elicit AI Compared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how Elicit AI stacks up against each competitor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Elicit AI vs Notion:<\/strong> Elicit wins for academic paper search and data extraction. Notion wins for general knowledge management and team wikis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elicit AI vs Wrike:<\/strong> Elicit is built for research workflows. Wrike excels at enterprise project management with resource planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elicit AI vs ClickUp:<\/strong> Elicit handles literature reviews better. ClickUp offers more flexible task management and team collaboration tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elicit AI vs Taskade:<\/strong> Elicit provides deeper research features. Taskade is better for quick AI-powered note-taking and brainstorming sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Elicit AI vs Monday:<\/strong> Elicit focuses on academic research. 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Type your research question in natural language into the search bar. Elicit uses AI to find relevant papers from 138 million articles and shows them in a table with summaries. You can then extract data, create reports, or chat with the papers directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>Can I use Elicit for free?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Elicit&#8217;s Basic plan is completely free. You get unlimited paper searches, unlimited summaries, unlimited Chat with Papers, and 2 automated reports per month. The free plan includes 2 custom columns per extraction table. You only need to upgrade for more reports, columns, or systematic review features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>How is Elicit different from <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/openai-chatgpt\" title=\"ChatGPT\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChatGPT<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit searches real academic papers from a database of 138 million studies. Every answer links to its source paper with supporting quotes. ChatGPT generates responses from training data and can sometimes produce false citations. Elicit is built specifically for research \u2014 ChatGPT is a general-purpose <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistant-tools\" title=\"AI assistant\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34125\">AI assistant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>Is Elicit AI reliable?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit achieves 94-99% accuracy in data extraction according to research benchmarks. Every extracted data point shows the supporting quote from the original paper. However, you should always verify critical data points against the source. Some studies have found that Elicit can miss up to 15% of relevant papers, so pair it with other databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>Is Elicit good for research?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Over 2 million researchers in academia and industry use Elicit. It works best for empirical research in fields like biomedicine, social sciences, and machine learning. The tool saves researchers up to 5 hours per week on literature reviews. For best results, use it alongside traditional databases like PubMed and Google Scholar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>What is the best AI tool for systematic literature review?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit AI is widely considered one of the best <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/best-ai-tools-for-business\" title=\"AI tools\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34116\">AI tools<\/a> for systematic reviews in 2026. Its guided workflow covers search, screening, extraction, and report generation. The Pro plan lets you screen up to 500 papers with AI-powered criteria. Alternatives include Consensus, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/scispace\" title=\"Scispace\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"34131\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scispace<\/a>, and Covidence for different aspects of systematic reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\"><strong>How does Elicit generate results?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elicit uses large language models combined with the Semantic Scholar database of 138 million papers. When you ask a question, it uses semantic understanding to find papers that match your meaning \u2014 not just your exact words. 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