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Academic Research

Literature Review

Academic Focus
What are the main methodologies used in [TOPIC] studies published in peer-reviewed journals between [START_YEAR]–[END_YEAR]? Focus on studies with high citation counts and provide a brief summary of each approach with sources.
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Gap Analysis

Academic Focus
Based on recent peer-reviewed research from 2020-2025, what are the 3-5 most significant research gaps or unanswered questions in [FIELD/TOPIC]? Include citations to papers that identify these gaps.
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Citation Building

Academic Focus
Find 10 peer-reviewed sources published in the last 5 years that discuss [SPECIFIC_TOPIC]. For each source, provide: title, authors, journal name, publication year, and a one-sentence summary of the key finding.
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Theoretical Framework

Academic Focus
What are the dominant theoretical frameworks used to study [TOPIC] in academic literature? Provide 3-5 major frameworks with key scholars, foundational texts, and how each framework approaches the topic.
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Market Research

Competitive Analysis

Web Focus
Who are the top 5-7 competitors in the [INDUSTRY/PRODUCT_CATEGORY] space? For each, provide: company overview, key products/services, market positioning, recent developments, and estimated market share.
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Market Trends

Finance Focus
What are the top 5 emerging trends in the [INDUSTRY] market for 2025-2026, based on recent analyst reports, investor commentary, and market data? Include revenue projections and key drivers where available.
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Customer Pain Points

Social Focus
What are the most common complaints, frustrations, and unmet needs that users of [PRODUCT/SERVICE] express in online forums, reviews, and social media? Group findings by theme and include frequency indicators.
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Pricing Intelligence

Web Focus
What are the current pricing models and price ranges for [PRODUCT/SERVICE CATEGORY]? Compare 5-7 major providers, including tier structures, key features at each price point, and any recent pricing changes.
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Professional Research

Due Diligence

Finance Focus
Provide a comprehensive overview of [COMPANY_NAME]: founding history, business model, key products/services, financial performance (revenue, funding, profitability), leadership team, major partnerships, and any recent controversies or legal issues.
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Industry Analysis

Web Focus
Analyze the current state of the [INDUSTRY] industry: market size, growth rate, key players, major trends, regulatory environment, technological disruptions, and projected outlook for the next 3-5 years.
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Best Practices

Web Focus
What are the current best practices and industry standards for [SPECIFIC_PROCESS/AREA]? Include frameworks, methodologies, tools, and case studies from leading organizations.
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Technology Evaluation

Web Focus
Compare [TECHNOLOGY/TOOL_1] vs [TECHNOLOGY/TOOL_2] vs [TECHNOLOGY/TOOL_3] across the following dimensions: core features, use cases, pricing, integration capabilities, learning curve, community support, and ideal user profiles.
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Student Research

Essay Background

Academic Focus
Provide a comprehensive overview of [ESSAY_TOPIC] suitable for a [GRADE_LEVEL/COURSE_LEVEL] essay: historical context, key concepts, major perspectives or debates, important figures or events, and 5-7 credible sources for further reading.
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Concept Explanation

Web Focus
Explain [COMPLEX_CONCEPT] in clear, accessible language suitable for a [STUDENT_LEVEL] student. Include: definition, why it matters, real-world examples, common misconceptions, and how it relates to broader concepts in [FIELD].
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Debate Prep

Web Focus
For the debate topic "[DEBATE_TOPIC]", provide: 5 strongest arguments for the affirmative position, 5 strongest arguments for the negative position, key evidence and statistics for each side, and potential counterarguments.
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Historical Timeline

Web Focus
Create a detailed timeline of [HISTORICAL_EVENT/PERIOD] from [START] to [END]. For each major event, include: date, what happened, key figures involved, immediate impact, and long-term significance.
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Scientific Research

Methodology Review

Academic Focus
What are the standard methodologies and protocols used in [RESEARCH_AREA] experiments? Include: common techniques, required equipment, typical sample sizes, data analysis approaches, and key quality control measures.
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Recent Breakthroughs

Academic Focus
What are the most significant scientific breakthroughs or discoveries in [FIELD] from the past 2 years? For each, provide: what was discovered, which research team/institution, publication details, why it matters, and potential applications.
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Systematic Review

Academic Focus
Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses from 2020-2025, what does the current evidence say about [RESEARCH_QUESTION]? Summarize consensus findings, areas of disagreement, and research quality indicators.
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Current Events

Event Analysis

Web Focus
Provide a comprehensive analysis of [RECENT_EVENT]: what happened, when and where, key stakeholders involved, immediate consequences, expert reactions and analysis, and potential long-term implications.
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Policy Impact

Web Focus
Analyze the [NEW_POLICY/REGULATION]: what does it entail, who does it affect, what are the stated goals, what are supporters saying, what are critics saying, and what are the projected outcomes according to experts?
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Fact Check

Web Focus
Fact-check the following claim: "[CLAIM]". Provide: whether it's true, false, or partially true, evidence from credible sources, context that might be missing, and expert assessments.
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Creating Your Own Prompts

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