Use Case

Research

Summarize, compare, and synthesize information

Overview

AI excels at summarizing long documents, comparing multiple sources, and synthesizing complex information into digestible insights. It's like having a research assistant that can read and organize information instantly.

For best results, provide clear instructions about what aspects to focus on and how to present the findings.

Key Techniques

Chain-of-Thought

Request step-by-step reasoning through complex topics

Few-Shot

Show desired summary format from examples

XML Tags

Separate source material from analysis questions

Tree of Thoughts

Explore multiple angles and compare conclusions

Examples

Example 1: Article Summary
Prompt
Summarize this article in 5 bullet points: - Focus on the main arguments - Include any statistics or key data - Note the author's main conclusion [Article text]
Output
• Main argument: Remote work increases productivity by 13%
• Key statistic: 2.4 days/week is optimal
• Study: Stanford research with 500 participants
• Counterpoint: Collaboration suffers without in-person time
• Conclusion: Hybrid model recommended
Example 2: Comparison
Prompt
Compare these three articles about AI ethics. For each, identify: - Main ethical concern raised - Proposed solution (if any) - Strength of argument (1-5) Article A: [text] Article B: [text] Article C: [text]
Output
Article Concern Solution Strength
A Bias in training Diverse datasets 4/5
B Job displacement Universal basic income 3/5
C Privacy concerns Data regulations 5/5

Best Practices

  • 01
    Provide specific focus areas

    Tell AI what aspects to prioritize in the summary

  • 02
    Request source attribution

    Ask for citations when combining multiple sources

  • 03
    Use comparative frameworks

    Ask for side-by-side comparisons when analyzing options

  • 04
    Verify factual claims

    Cross-reference important statistics with reliable sources

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