Document Retrieval

Document Retrieval makes every mentorAI answer transparent and verifiable.
When a learner asks a question, the mentor:

Cites the exact source inside the reply (e.g., “Lecture 11 — Slides 35–36”)
Shows a dynamic Source Panel with the documents it used, ranked by relevance
Lets users open any listed file with one click to read the full context

Administrators control which materials can be shown by toggling each file’s Visible switch in the Datasets table—no retraining required.

Student · Instructor · Administrator

Replies reference the exact lecture, slide, or page used (e.g., Lecture 11 — Slides 35–36).

A live panel lists retrieved documents for that specific answer and updates as the conversation continues.

Learners can open any listed file to read supporting context immediately.

Per-file Visible toggles determine which sources can be shown/cited in the panel—without removing them from training.

Handles large training sets; sources are still ranked and cited for each response.

Use guided prompts to kick off a conversation when learners aren’t sure where to start.

Example:
“What are key epidemiological study designs?”
mentorAI reads your query, searches trained resources, and composes an answer with inline citations
Example citation:
“These study designs are discussed in Lecture 2.10 of Prof. Quinlan’s course.”

The panel displays the documents used, ranked by relevance (often with a confidence/percentage indicator)
Click any source to open the original and read more

Example:
“Can you explain case-control studies in detail?”
The Source Panel refreshes to show the most relevant documents for the new question and cites them in the reply (e.g., “See Lecture 11, Slides 35–36”)

Select a listed document (lecture, slide deck, PDF) to view full context and deepen understanding

Go to Settings → Datasets for the mentor
Use the eye icon in the Visible column to show or hide individual files:
- Visible On → learners can see/click the source in the panel
- Visible Off → the mentor can still use the file for answers, but it won’t appear in the panel
Changes apply instantly; no retraining is required

Teach students to verify claims and cite original materials—great for research and academic integrity.

Learners jump straight from an answer to the exact slide/page for fuller context.

Instructors can confirm the mentor cites the right sources and spot where additional materials are needed.

Link explanations to specific readings so students revisit core texts before quizzes or exams.

Keep some documents hidden (Visible Off) for assessments or proprietary content, while still letting the mentor draw on them to answer.