The 100 Great AI Prompts

100 AI prompts specifically designed for researchers. These prompts can help with literature review, idea generation, summarization, writing, data analysis, and academic communication using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Elicit, and others:

📚 Literature Review & Exploration (1–20)

1. Summarize the main findings of recent papers on [topic].

2. List key authors and foundational studies in [field].

3. Compare the methodologies used in top papers on [research question].

4. What are the emerging trends in [discipline] research post-2020?

5. Generate a list of 10 recent papers on [keyword] from [journal/database].

6. Explain the differences between a scoping review and a systematic review.

7. List the most cited papers in [topic] published in the last 5 years.

8. Summarize the theoretical frameworks used in studies about [concept].

9. Create a concept map linking major theories in [domain].

10. Identify research gaps in [topic].

11. Find contrasting viewpoints or debates on [research question].

12. What are the key controversies in the field of [X]?

13. Suggest 5 interdisciplinary angles to explore [topic].

14. Generate keywords and boolean search strings for a literature search on [topic].

15. Summarize 3 landmark papers in [area].

16. List open-access journals focused on [discipline].

17. What questions are still unanswered in studies about [topic]?

18. Explain the evolution of the concept of [X] over time.

19. Map citation networks around the work of [Author].

20. List major literature review databases for [discipline].

✍️ Academic Writing & Style (21–40)

21. Paraphrase this sentence to make it more academic: "[insert sentence]".

22. Improve the clarity and coherence of this paragraph: "[insert paragraph]".

23. Rewrite this text in the style of an academic journal.

24. Generate an abstract for this paper: "[insert summary or key points]".

25. Suggest synonyms for commonly repeated terms in this article.

26. Explain how to structure a discussion section in a research paper.

27. Give me 5 transitions to improve flow between paragraphs.

28. Convert this set of bullet points into a formal paragraph.

29. Rephrase these results to be more concise and impactful.

30. Check this section for passive voice and suggest improvements.

31. Convert this LaTeX table into plain English summary.

32. Write a conclusion based on these results: [paste results].

33. Generate a problem statement for this research idea: [describe topic].

34. List phrases to avoid in scientific writing.

35. Convert this plain English summary into a formal literature review.

36. Correct the grammar and punctuation of this academic paragraph.

37. Generate 10 academic keywords for this article.

38. Rewrite this paragraph to meet the word count limit of 150 words.

39. Suggest titles for this article based on its main findings.

40. Generate a journal cover letter for this manuscript submission.

🔬 Idea Generation & Research Design (41–60)

41. Suggest research questions on the topic of [X].

42. Develop a hypothesis related to [topic].

43. Design a basic research methodology for studying [phenomenon].

44. Suggest 5 mixed-method approaches for exploring [topic].

45. What would be an appropriate sample size for a study on [X]?

46. List possible dependent and independent variables for a study on [Y].

47. How can I operationalize the concept of [term]?

48. Generate a survey instrument to study [research problem].

49. Design a qualitative interview guide for exploring [theme].

50. What ethical considerations are important when researching [topic]?

51. List limitations I should consider in this proposed study on [X].

52. Compare experimental and quasi-experimental designs for this problem.

53. What AI/ML techniques could be applied to analyze [dataset]?

54. Develop a pilot study plan for testing [idea].

55. Generate null and alternative hypotheses for this question: [X]

56. What are possible confounding variables in a study on [Y]?

57. Suggest a theoretical model that can guide a study on [Z].

58. List 5 studies that used grounded theory to investigate [X].

59. Create a logic model for an intervention in [field].

60. Write the aims and objectives for a proposed study on [Y].

🧪 Data Analysis & Interpretation (61–80)

61. Summarize these SPSS/Excel results in plain language: [paste].

62. Interpret the meaning of this correlation matrix.

63. What statistical test should I use for [describe data]?

64. Explain the assumptions of regression analysis.

65. Visualize this dataset using a bar chart and line graph.

66. Explain p-values and confidence intervals to a non-specialist.

67. Suggest qualitative coding strategies for this interview transcript.

68. Create thematic categories based on these responses: [paste data]

69. Summarize patterns from this survey data.

70. Translate these findings into policy recommendations.

71. Write a results section based on this table: [insert data].

72. Suggest visualizations for showing trends over time.

73. How can I deal with missing values in my dataset?

74. Explain the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics.

75. What are the pros and cons of using NVivo for qualitative analysis?

76. Describe the steps in a content analysis approach.

77. Generate a table of results from this data summary.

78. Compare the findings of Study A and Study B.

79. What limitations should I mention regarding this statistical method?

80. Write a summary of this graph's trends and implications.

📢 Communication, Outreach & Presentation (81–100)

81. Create a research poster abstract for a conference.

82. Write a LinkedIn summary about my recent publication on [topic].

83. Draft a blog post explaining my research in layman’s terms.

84. Convert this technical summary into a tweet thread.

85. Suggest visuals or diagrams for explaining [concept] in a class.

86. Generate 5 YouTube video ideas based on my research on [X].

87. Create a 3-minute presentation script about [my research topic].

88. Design an elevator pitch for a grant proposal on [Y].

89. Suggest infographic layouts to explain [topic].

90. Write an outreach email to a potential research collaborator.

91. Summarize my CV into a short research biography.

92. Draft a research proposal outline on [topic].

93. Convert this article into a press release for the general public.

94. Create a title and description for a podcast episode about [research area].

95. Write a one-page policy brief based on this paper: [summary].

96. List 10 keywords to improve the discoverability of my paper.

97. Help me write a compelling grant summary for [funder].

98. Generate ideas for visual abstracts to publish on social media.

99. Suggest ways to improve my Google Scholar/ResearchGate profile visibility.

100. Create a script for an academic video abstract about my recent study.