Ultimate AI Prompt Guide for Students
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Student Prompts
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Essay Writing - Expert: Academic Writing Coach
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Analyse my essay draft on [topic] and suggest 3 revisions to improve thesis clarity, paragraph transitions, and conclusion impact.
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Generate 5 counterarguments for my thesis on [controversial topic] and help me address them persuasively.
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Convert my bullet-point ideas on [topic] into a structured outline with a hook, supporting arguments, and a closing statement.
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Help me rewrite this passive-voice paragraph to use active voice and strengthen my argument’s urgency.
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Identify redundant phrases in my essay and suggest concise alternatives to meet the word limit.
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Recommend 5 academic journals or books to cite for my paper on [niche topic] to boost credibility.
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Roleplay as a strict professor: Grade my essay introduction using a rubric focused on clarity, relevance, and engagement.
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Compare two possible thesis statements for [topic] and explain which one is more defensible with evidence.
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Teach me how to weave a narrative thread through my analytical essay about [historical event].
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Diagnose the tone of my essay (formal/casual) and suggest adjustments to align with academic standards."
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Exam Prep - Expert: Cognitive Psychologist
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Create a 14-day study plan for [subject], using spaced repetition and interleaving techniques for maximum retention.
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Generate 10 flashcards with questions and answers on [topic], focusing on high-priority exam concepts.
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Design a 60-minute mock test for [AP Biology/GRE Math] with a mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
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Explain the concept of [difficult topic] using simple analogies and real-world examples.
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Analyze my practice test mistakes and create a targeted review list of weak areas in [subject].
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Suggest 3 active recall strategies to memorize [complex formulas/theories] without rote learning.
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Simulate an oral exam: Ask me progressively harder questions about [topic] and provide feedback on my answers.
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Convert my textbook chapter on [topic] into a visual mind map with key branches and connections.
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Write a 5-question quiz to test my understanding of [specific subtopic], including detailed answer explanations.
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Teach me the Feynman Technique to master [concept] and verify my understanding with a self-test.
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Summarize the methodology section of [paper title] in 3 bullet points, avoiding jargon.
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Compare the conclusions of these two studies on [topic] and highlight conflicting or overlapping findings.
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Extract 5 key statistics from [source] and contextualize them for a presentation on [related issue].
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Identify bias or limitations in [study] and suggest how they might affect the results’ reliability.
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Paraphrase this dense paragraph from [academic source] into plain language for a beginner audience.
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Create an annotated bibliography entry for [source] focusing on its relevance to [my research question].
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Generate 3 open-ended discussion questions based on [paper] for a seminar debate.
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Condense this 30-page report into a 500-word executive summary with headings and bullet points.
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Translate the abstract of [non-English paper] into English and highlight its unique contribution.
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Map the evolution of research on [topic] over the last decade in a timeline format.
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Use the Six Thinking Hats method to brainstorm solutions for [problem, e.g., sustainable packaging].
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Generate 10 unconventional ideas for a short film plot combining [genre 1] and [genre 2].
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Roleplay as a client: Give feedback on my [project draft] and request 3 revisions for clarity.
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Suggest 5 ways to prototype [product idea] cheaply and test it with a target audience.
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Transform this [poem/art concept] into a storyboard for a 2-minute animated video.
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Combine [element A] and [element B] into an innovative art project pitch.
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Help me refine this character’s backstory to make their motivations more relatable and nuanced.
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Challenge my assumptions about [creative project] by asking 5 provocative What if? questions.
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Convert my mood board images into a cohesive theme statement for my portfolio.
Teach me the Reverse Brainstorming technique to fix plot holes in my screenplay.
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Walk me through solving [calculus problem] step-by-step, explaining how to apply the chain rule.
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Identify which thermodynamic law applies to [real-world scenario] and derive the key equation.
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Generate 5 practice problems similar to [example problem] but with increasing difficulty levels.
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Annotate my code for [task] and debug the logic errors in the [specific function/loop].
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Compare the O(n) efficiency of these two algorithms and suggest optimizations.
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Use Fermi estimation to approximate [complex problem, e.g., energy usage in NYC].
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Create a flowchart to visualize the problem-solving process for [engineering challenge].
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Explain the difference between [Concept A] and [Concept B] using analogies and diagrams.
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Convert this word problem into a mathematical equation and solve for unknown variables.
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Analyze my lab report data on [experiment] and suggest improvements for accuracy.
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Roleplay as a peer reviewer: Assess my group project proposal and suggest 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses.
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Simulate a workshop: Give I like, I wish, I wonder feedback on my presentation slides about [topic].
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Compare my draft to the assignment rubric and identify where I’ve met or missed criteria.
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Highlight 3 sentences in my essay that could benefit from more vivid language or examples.
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Suggest respectful ways to disagree with a peer’s argument in a debate about [controversial topic].
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Analyze my team’s meeting notes and propose 3 action items to improve collaboration.
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Grade my infographic design for clarity and impact using a 1-5 scale with rationale.
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Help me rephrase harsh feedback on [topic] into constructive, solution-oriented comments.
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Identify where my research poster could use more visual hierarchy or data visualization.
Teach me the Feedback Sandwich method to critique a classmate’s work diplomatically.
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Convert this quote from [source] into a properly formatted APA in-text citation and reference entry.
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Check my bibliography for [paper] and flag formatting errors in Chicago/Turabian style.
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Paraphrase this paragraph from [article] in two different ways to avoid plagiarism.
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Explain when to use et al. in APA citations for sources with 3+ authors.
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Generate a citation for a [podcast/TikTok video] in MLA 9th edition format.
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Compare direct quotes vs. paraphrasing for this excerpt and recommend the better approach.
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Identify missing elements in my reference list entry for [obscure source type].
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Create a Zotero-style tag system to organize 50 sources for my literature review.
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Quiz me on 5 common citation mistakes and provide corrective examples.
Summarize fair use guidelines for using copyrighted images in my thesis.
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Generate a 15-minute dialogue in [language] for ordering food at a restaurant, with translations.
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Create fill-in-the-blank exercises to practice [grammar rule] in context.
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Simulate a conversation partner: Ask me questions about [topic] in [language] and correct my replies.
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Teach me 10 slang phrases from [country] that aren’t in textbooks but are used daily.
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Analyze my short essay in [language] and correct grammatical errors with explanations.
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Design a 7-day plan to learn 50 vocabulary words about [theme] using mnemonics.
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Compare the pronunciation of [word] in [Language A] vs. [Language B] with phonetic breakdowns.
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Recommend 3 podcasts or YouTube channels for intermediate learners of [language].
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Create a roleplay scenario to practice job interview questions in [language].
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Translate this idiom: Break a leg into [language] and explain its cultural equivalent.