60 prompts · Free prompts for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
These prompts help you understand new topics, summarize long texts, compare ideas and organize your notes, whether you are researching or learning something new.
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Turn this material into active recall questions: [MATERIAL]. Write 15 questions that make me retrieve information rather than recognize it, including why and how questions and a few that link ideas together. Provide answers separately at the end.
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Explain [DIFFICULT CONCEPT] using an analogy someone familiar with [FAMILIAR DOMAIN, e.g. cooking, sports] would immediately understand.
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Write an annotated bibliography entry for this source: [SOURCE DETAILS OR SUMMARY]. Include a 2-sentence summary, an evaluation of its credibility and method, and 1-2 sentences on how it is useful for my project on [PROJECT TOPIC]. Do not invent details I have not given you.
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Map the argument in this text: [TEXT]. Identify the main claim, supporting reasons, the evidence for each, unstated assumptions, and possible objections. Present it as an indented outline and point out the weakest link.
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Here are my notes from [BOOK/ARTICLE TITLE]: [PASTE NOTES]. Extract: (1) the 5 most important ideas, (2) 3 things I can apply immediately, (3) 2 ideas that challenge conventional wisdom, (4) one question this raised that I should think more about. Format with clear headers.
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Summarize the book [TITLE] by [AUTHOR] in 5 key takeaways, each with a one-sentence explanation and a practical application.
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Break down this case study: [CASE DETAILS]. Identify the core problem, key stakeholders, 2-3 possible solutions, and a recommendation with reasoning.
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Explain the main causes and effects of [EVENT/PHENOMENON], organized as a clear cause-to-effect chain.
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Format these sources in [APA/MLA/Chicago] style: [LIST OF SOURCES WITH BASIC INFO].
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Compare 3 realistic ways to learn [SKILL] (e.g. course, book, project-based), listing pros, cons, and roughly how long each takes.
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Compare [THEORY A] and [THEORY B] in [FIELD]. Explain each in 2-3 sentences, then compare them on assumptions, evidence, strengths, weaknesses, and what each predicts differently. End with when each is most useful.
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Create a comparison table of [CONCEPT A] vs [CONCEPT B] across [3-5 DIMENSIONS]. Keep each cell to one clear sentence.
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Create a concept map (as an indented outline) showing how [CONCEPT] relates to [3-5 RELATED CONCEPTS], with a one-line connector explaining each relationship.
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Give me three real-world examples of [CONCEPT], each from a different setting. For each, explain in one line how it shows the concept. Then give me one example that looks similar but is NOT an example, and ask me to explain why.
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Look at this data or description: [DATA SUMMARY]. Explain the main trend, one surprising detail, and a plausible explanation for the pattern.
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Present the strongest possible arguments for AND against [POSITION/TOPIC]. For each side, give 4 compelling arguments — the kind a genuine expert advocate would make, not a strawman. After both sides, write a 100-word synthesis: what does a nuanced, evidence-based view actually look like?
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Prepare debate points for both sides of: [TOPIC]. Give 3 strong arguments per side, plus one likely rebuttal to each.
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Review my essay below and provide detailed feedback on: thesis clarity, argument structure, evidence quality, transitions, grammar, and style. Then give 3 specific suggestions to improve it. Essay: [PASTE ESSAY]
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Create a one-page cram sheet for [EXAM/TOPIC], covering only the most testable facts, formulas, or definitions.
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I will interview an expert in [FIELD] for [PURPOSE]. Write 12 questions that go beyond basics: some on how they work, some on mistakes and lessons, some on predictions, and 3 follow-up probes. Order them to build rapport first.
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Explain [CONCEPT] three times: first to a curious 10-year-old, then to a smart beginner, then to someone with a working background in [FIELD]. Use a different example at each level and point out what gets added or simplified between levels.
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Explain [COMPLEX TOPIC] to someone who has never heard of it. Use a real-world analogy to make it concrete. Avoid jargon — if you must use a technical term, define it immediately. After the explanation, give me 3 follow-up questions I should be asking to go deeper. Keep the explanation under 200 words.
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Explain [COMPLEX TOPIC] as if I were a 5-year-old. Use simple words, a fun real-world analogy, and a short example story. Then provide a slightly more advanced explanation for a curious 10-year-old.
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Review this text and flag any claims that sound like they need fact-checking, noting why each is uncertain: [TEXT].
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I will explain [TOPIC] as if teaching a friend. Point out every place where I use jargon without explaining it, skip a step or get something wrong.
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Convert the following content into 20 flashcard Q&A pairs for studying: [CONTENT]. Format each as Q: [question] / A: [concise answer]. Focus on key concepts, definitions, and important facts.
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Create 15 flashcards to help me study [TOPIC/SUBJECT]. Format each as Q: [question] / A: [concise answer]. Cover: key definitions, important distinctions that are commonly confused, and 2-3 application questions (not just recall). Order from foundational to advanced.
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Create a timeline of key events in [TOPIC/PERIOD], from [START] to [END]. For each event, give the date, a one-line description, and why it mattered.
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I am studying [TOPIC] and noticed [OBSERVATION]. Help me turn this into a testable hypothesis. Write the hypothesis and null hypothesis, name the variables, suggest how to measure them, and list 3 possible confounding factors.
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Show me how [CONCEPT FROM FIELD A] connects to [FIELD B]. Give 5 concrete connections or analogies, one example where ideas from one field solved a problem in the other, and 3 questions worth exploring further.
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I have an interview for [JOB TITLE] at [COMPANY]. The role involves: [KEY RESPONSIBILITIES]. My background: [BRIEF SUMMARY]. Give me: (1) 10 likely interview questions specific to this role, (2) suggested answer frameworks using STAR (not full scripts), (3) 5 smart questions I should ask the interviewer, (4) one thing I should research before the interview.
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Act as a [LANGUAGE] conversation partner for a [LEVEL] student. Have a natural conversation about [TOPIC]. After each exchange, gently correct any grammar or vocabulary mistakes and suggest a more natural phrasing.
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Create a 2-week immersion plan for learning [LANGUAGE] at [LEVEL] with [DAILY MINUTES] per day. Include daily listening, reading, speaking, and writing activities using free resources, a small vocabulary target, and a weekly self-check.
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I want to learn [SKILL]. I have [TIME AVAILABLE — e.g., 2 hours per week]. Apply the 80/20 principle: what 20% of concepts will give me 80% of the results? Give me: (1) the 5 most important things to master first, (2) the most common beginner mistakes, (3) a realistic 4-week learning plan with specific resources or exercises.
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I have been learning [SKILL] for [TIME] and my progress has stalled. My current routine is [ROUTINE]. Diagnose likely reasons for the plateau and suggest 5 changes to my practice, such as deliberate practice, feedback, and variety, with one thing to try this week.
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Clean up and organize these raw lecture notes: [NOTES]. Structure them with headings, key terms in bold, a short summary at the top, and a list of questions I should be able to answer after studying them. Flag anything unclear or possibly incorrect.
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Create an outline for a literature review on [TOPIC]. Organize by [THEME/CHRONOLOGY/METHODOLOGY], and suggest 4-6 subsections with a one-line focus for each.
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Help me build intuition for [MATH CONCEPT]. Start with a real-world situation where it appears, explain the idea in words before any formulas, then show one worked example step by step, and finish with a common mistake and a quick self-check question.
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Create a text-based mind map of [TOPIC]. Put the central idea at the top, then 5-7 main branches, each with 3-4 sub-branches. Use indentation, and add a short note on how the branches connect to each other.
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Help me identify whether each of these sources is primary or secondary and how reliable it is: [LIST OF SOURCES]. For each, explain the reason, what it is best used for, and what bias or limits to keep in mind.
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List the strongest pros and cons of [DECISION/TOPIC]. Aim for 4-5 of each, and note which considerations matter most for [CONTEXT].
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Turn these notes into a 10-question practice quiz with an answer key: [NOTES]. Mix multiple choice and short answer.
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Based on this passage: [TEXT], write 5 comprehension questions ranging from factual recall to inference, with an answer key.
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Build a reading list for someone who wants to understand [TOPIC] starting from [CURRENT LEVEL]. Give 8 books or articles in the order to read them, a one-line reason for each, what I will learn, and how long it should take. Remind me to verify availability and details.
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Summarize this research paper in plain language: [PASTE ABSTRACT/TEXT]. Cover the research question, method, key finding, and one caveat or limitation.
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Help me turn this vague research question into a focused, answerable one: [ROUGH QUESTION]. Suggest 3 refined versions with different scopes.
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Summarize what is currently known about [TOPIC]. Structure: (1) what we know with high confidence, (2) what is still debated, (3) what remains unknown. For any statistics or claims you cite, note whether you're confident or whether I should verify independently. Be intellectually honest about your limitations.
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I am researching [TOPIC] and want [TYPE OF INFORMATION]. Give me 10 effective search queries for Google or Google Scholar, using operators like quotes, site:, filetype:, and minus signs, and explain what each query is designed to find.
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Give me keyword combinations and synonyms I can use in my library database and Google Scholar to find sources on [TOPIC]. Include Boolean search examples.
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Generate 5 essay prompts on [TOPIC] that require analysis and argument rather than summary, suitable for [LEVEL, e.g. high school, college].
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Act as a Socratic tutor teaching me [SUBJECT]. Do not give direct answers — instead, guide me through a series of questions that help me discover the answer myself. Start with my current level of understanding.
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I want to memorize [TOPIC/MATERIAL] by [DATE]. Create a spaced repetition schedule with review dates, what to review each time, and how long each session should take. Include a simple way to track what I already know.
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Explain [STATISTICAL CONCEPT, e.g. p-value, confidence interval] using a simple real-world example, then show how it would apply to [MY DATA/SITUATION].
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Create a study guide for [SUBJECT/EXAM], covering the main topics, key terms to know, and 3 practice questions per topic.
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Create a detailed study plan to learn [TOPIC] in [TIMEFRAME]. Break it into weekly goals, daily tasks, recommended resources, and practice exercises. Assume I am a [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE] level student.
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Help me design a short survey for my research on [TOPIC] with [TARGET RESPONDENTS]. Write 10 clear, neutral questions, suggest answer formats for each, point out any leading or double-barreled questions to avoid, and recommend how to test the survey first.
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I will explain [CONCEPT] as if teaching it to a beginner: [MY EXPLANATION]. Act as the learner and evaluate it. Tell me what was clear, what confused you, what I got wrong or skipped, and ask 3 follow-up questions a real beginner would ask.
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Improve this thesis statement for clarity and arguability: [DRAFT THESIS]. Give 3 stronger alternatives and explain what makes each better.
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Teach me 10 useful vocabulary words related to [TOPIC/FIELD]. For each, give a simple definition, an example sentence, and a memory tip.
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Guide me through a 15-minute weekly learning review. Ask me what I studied: [WHAT I STUDIED THIS WEEK]. Then help me list what I understood well, what is still fuzzy, what I forgot, and set 3 priorities for next week with time estimates.
Use it to explain, summarize and organize, but verify facts and quotes against reliable sources, because AI tools can state wrong information with confidence.
Ask it to explain at your level, quiz you, and test your understanding with examples. Active practice works better than only reading summaries.
Yes, every prompt is free to copy and needs no account. They are written in plain language, so they work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and most other AI assistants.
