Google Gemini
Summary
Google Gemini is a powerful tool designed to support academic and administrative processes in a wide range of tasks such as text generation, research, summarization, and coding.
Disclaimer
The licensed software and services provided to Koç University employees for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools are made available under a pilot program. Within this scope:
The availability and features of these tools depend on the current technological infrastructure, licensing policies, and terms of use set by the respective service providers.
Quotas, functionalities, usage limits, and access periods may be updated by the service providers or the University at any time.
Accordingly, Koç University makes no guarantees regarding the continuity, availability, or performance of these tools and accepts no liability in this regard.
How do I access it?
Go to the https://gemini.google.com/ page using your web browser.
You must sign in using your KU NetID and password. Personal accounts (such as Gmail) are not covered by this policy’s data protection guarantees.
Features
For Academic Members:
Generating keywords for literature reviews and producing article summaries.
Simplifying content or topics to suit different education levels (e.g., undergraduate, high school).
Drafting course materials, case studies, and exam questions.
For Researchers and Project Coordinators:
Drafting specific sections of application documents.
Creating new research questions and testable hypotheses based on literature summaries.
Generating scripts in languages like Python or R for data cleaning, analysis, or visualization.
Creating an outline for a scientific paper and rephrasing technical paragraphs in a clearer, more fluent style.
For Administrative Staff:
Drafting emails for official announcements, internal updates, or standard responses.
Generating ideas and creating initial drafts for meeting agendas, project plans, and event schedules.
Summarizing complex texts such as regulations or procedures in a more accessible and clear language.
For Students:
The following examples should be applied in line with academic integrity principles.
Request explanations of complex course topics with different examples.
Brainstorm ideas for theses or projects, organize arguments, and create a draft outline.
Summarize class notes to prepare study guides for exams.
Data Protection and Security Assurance
When you sign in with your KU NetID account, your interactions with Gemini are not used to train Google’s public models. Your data is protected under the University’s institutional agreement.
“Enterprise Data Protection” Badge: This is a visual indicator that confirms you are in a secure session.
Where to Find It: Typically, this badge appears in the Gemini interface near the top of the page, next to your profile picture or email address. It indicates that your data is being protected.
Tip for Effective Use
The quality of the responses you receive from Gemini depends on the clarity of your prompts. To generate more accurate, targeted, and useful outputs, please refer to the “Effective Prompt Writing” guide.