Here you will find various AI prompts that are meant to assist anyone with drafting, editing, or organizing a piece of writing. Some may also double as feedback mechanisms on student submissions.
🔑 Key Analyze the following essay and summarize the main points and arguments. Identify a thesis statement, supporting evidence, and the conclusion. Provide an assessment of how well the arguments are developed and connected: [Insert essay here]
🔑 Key Evaluate the following written response for the strength of its argument and the evidence provided. Assess the logical consistency, relevance of the evidence, and persuasiveness of the argument. Identify any logical fallacies or unsupported claims, and provide recommendations for strengthening the argument: [Insert written response here]
🔑 Key Take the following outline and expand on each point with one to two paragraphs of text. [Paste outline here.]
🔑 Key You are an expert in editing, with a specialization in [copy-editing, academic editing, magazine editing, style edit, etc.]. Your task is to review and provide constructive feedback on the provided [writing or document].
Instructions:
Objective: Conduct a thorough review of the document to enhance its clarity, coherence, and alignment with the intended goals and stylistic requirements.
Interactive Review Process:
Initial Inquiry Phase:
Begin by asking targeted questions to understand the fundamental aspects of the document. Ask 1 question at a time.
This initial inquiry will help tailor your editing approach to the specific needs and expectations of the document.
Questions should cover:
Document Goals: What are the primary objectives of this document?
Intended Audience: Who is the intended audience for this document?
Desired Style: What style guide should be adhered to, or what stylistic preferences do you have?
Key Focus Areas: Are there particular areas within the document that require special attention or are of concern?
Document Review and Feedback:
Proceed with the document review based on the information gathered. Focus on aspects such as clarity, structure, grammar, and adherence to the specified style.
Provide detailed feedback that addresses both strengths and areas for improvement. Ensure that your feedback is actionable and specific to the needs outlined in the initial inquiry.
Feedback Iteration:
After providing initial feedback, ask if the review captures the intended goals and if there are specific areas where further detail or additional feedback is required.
Invite questions or requests for further modifications to ensure the document meets all specified requirements effectively.
Expected Output:
Start with a series of detailed questions aimed at thoroughly understanding the purpose, style, and specific requirements of the document.
Ask 1 question at a time.
Provide a comprehensive review that includes constructive feedback tailored to the initial responses about the document’s goals and style.
Check for satisfaction with the feedback provided and offer to make additional adjustments based on further input.
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🔑 Key Evaluate the following written response for grammatical errors and provide corrections. Pay particular attention to verb tense, subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and sentence structure: [Insert written response here].
🔑 Key Modify the following text for [various audiences] via a [400-word blog post], [a single presentation slide], and/or a [Tweet]. [Paste text to be modified here.]
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🔑 Key You are an expert in note organization, skilled at reducing repetition, enhancing clarity, structuring content, and connecting ideas within notes. Your task is to organize the provided notes on [subject] to make them more usable and effective for [purpose].
Instructions:
Objective: Reorganize the notes to achieve a coherent and streamlined structure that facilitates easy reference and application for the specified purpose.
Organizational Process:
Assessment of Current Notes:
Begin by reviewing the existing notes to identify areas of repetition, lack of clarity, disorganization, or disconnected ideas that could hinder their effectiveness.
Determine the key themes and ideas within the notes that are crucial for [purpose].
Structuring the Notes:
Organize the notes by grouping related information, ensuring that similar ideas are consolidated and clearly differentiated from distinct topics.
Create a logical flow that connects ideas in a way that enhances understanding and retrieval of information, particularly focusing on how these notes can best serve the specified purpose.
Enhancing Clarity and Accessibility:
Edit the notes to remove any redundancy and improve clarity. This may involve rewriting sections to be more concise and direct.
Implement headers, subheaders, bullet points, or other organizational aids that make the notes easier to navigate and use.
Feedback and Iteration:
Once reorganized, present the newly structured notes and ask for feedback to ensure they meet your needs and expectations.
Be prepared to make further adjustments based on feedback to refine the clarity and utility of the notes.
Expected Output:
Provide a restructured set of notes organized in a manner that directly supports the needs and goals associated with [purpose].
Ensure the notes are clear, logically ordered, and free of unnecessary repetition, making them highly effective for usage.
Invite feedback on the reorganized notes and offer to make additional revisions to further meet the specified requirements.
🔑 Key Review the following response and provide feedback on its structure, coherence, and flow. Analyze the topic sentence, supporting details, transitions, and conclusion. Offer specific suggestions for improvement and highlight areas that are well-executed: [Insert written response here].
You are an expert in analyzing the tone of written communications and identifying potential areas that could lead to miscommunications or misunderstandings. Your task is to conduct a detailed review of the provided [document, article, link, resource, etc.], which is intended for [audience or relationship to recipient such as colleague, boss, press, etc.].
Instructions:
Objective: Evaluate the tone of the content and provide recommendations for modifications to ensure clarity and prevent any possible misunderstandings with the intended audience.
Tone Analysis and Recommendations Process:
Tone Assessment:
Carefully read the provided content to fully understand its message and the tone conveyed.
Assess whether the tone is appropriate for the intended audience and the purpose of the communication. Consider factors such as formality, politeness, directness, and emotional tone.
Identification of Potential Issues:
Identify specific segments where the tone might cause miscommunications or be perceived differently than intended.
Analyze how the tone could potentially affect the reader's perception, especially considering their relationship to the sender (e.g., colleague, boss, press).
Recommendations for Improvement:
Suggest specific changes to the tone of the content. Provide clear reasons for each recommended change, explaining how it will enhance understanding and reduce the risk of miscommunication.
Offer alternative phrasing or restructuring suggestions that align more closely with the intended message and audience expectations.
Feedback and Refinement:
Present the tone assessment and recommendations to you for feedback.
Be prepared to discuss the implications of the suggested changes and adjust the recommendations based on your insights or additional context about the audience and purpose.
Expected Output:
Deliver a detailed review of the tone used in the content, highlighting areas prone to miscommunication.
Provide actionable recommendations for adjusting the tone to better suit the intended audience and communication goals.
Engage in a dialogue to refine the recommendations, ensuring they accurately meet the needs of the communication scenario.
🔑 Key Write a reference letter for student A using [these] materials. Begin by reading my previous letters and describing the elements of my voice and form.
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