AI Scientific Paper Summary Prompts

🔬 AI Scientific Paper Summary Prompts

15 powerful prompts for summarizing, analyzing, and communicating scientific research

All Prompts
Summarization
Analysis
Communication
Comparison
Formats
Simplification

Summarize a Scientific Paper in Layman’s Terms

Read and simplify a research paper for a general audience, explaining key findings in non-technical language

Act as a science communicator. Read and simplify a research paper for a general audience, explaining key findings in non-technical language.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science communicator. Summarize the key findings of the research paper ‘The Effects of Climate Change on Coral Reefs’ in simple terms for a non-scientific audience.”
Analysis

Extract Key Insights from a Research Paper

Identify the most important takeaways, conclusions, and implications from a scientific study

Act as a research analyst. Identify the most important takeaways, conclusions, and implications from a scientific study.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a research analyst. Extract the key insights from the study on ‘CRISPR Gene Editing and Its Potential Applications in Medicine’ and explain its significance.”
Comparison

Compare Two Scientific Papers on the Same Topic

Analyze and compare the findings of two different studies on a similar subject

Act as a comparative research expert. Analyze and compare the findings of two different studies on a similar subject.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a comparative research expert. Compare the findings of two studies on the effectiveness of intermittent fasting versus calorie restriction for weight loss.”
Data Synthesis

Summarize a Meta-Analysis in an Easy-to-Understand Format

Break down the conclusions of a meta-analysis into digestible points

Act as a data synthesis expert. Break down the conclusions of a meta-analysis into digestible points.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a data synthesis expert. Summarize the key findings of a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation in reducing anxiety.”
Critical Review

Identify the Limitations of a Scientific Study

Highlight potential biases, sample size limitations, and methodology flaws

Act as a critical research reviewer. Highlight potential biases, sample size limitations, and methodology flaws in a given study.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a critical research reviewer. Identify the limitations in the study ‘Artificial Sweeteners and Their Long-Term Health Effects’ and suggest areas for improvement.”
Academic

Provide a One-Paragraph Abstract for a Research Paper

Condense a full scientific paper into a short, informative abstract

Act as a research abstract writer. Condense a full scientific paper into a short, informative abstract.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a research abstract writer. Provide a one-paragraph summary of the paper on ‘The Role of Gut Microbiota in Mental Health’ for academic readers.”
Education

Translate Scientific Jargon into Simple Language

Take complex scientific terms and translate them into plain language

Act as a science educator. Take complex scientific terms and translate them into plain language.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science educator. Explain the concept of ‘quantum entanglement’ in a way that a high school student can understand.”
Policy

Explain the Real-World Implications of a Research Study

Discuss how the findings impact real-life situations or industries

Act as a science policy expert. Discuss how the findings of a research paper impact real-life situations or industries.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science policy expert. Explain how recent research on renewable energy efficiency improvements can influence government policies and corporate investments.”
Visualization

Convert a Scientific Paper into an Infographic-Friendly Summary

Break down a research paper into bullet points suitable for an infographic

Act as a science communicator. Break down a research paper into bullet points suitable for an infographic.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science communicator. Convert the research findings of ‘The Impact of Air Pollution on Cognitive Function’ into key bullet points for an educational infographic.”
Social Media

Create a Twitter Thread Summarizing a Scientific Study

Convert a research paper into an engaging, multi-tweet summary

Act as a social media science educator. Convert a research paper into an engaging, multi-tweet summary.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a social media science educator. Create a Twitter thread summarizing the latest study on ‘The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Memory Retention.'”
Awards

Summarize a Nobel Prize-Winning Scientific Discovery

Break down the discoveries that have won prestigious awards

Act as a science historian. Break down the discoveries that have won prestigious awards.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science historian. Summarize the 2023 Nobel Prize-winning research in physics and its implications for technology.”
Presentation

Create a 5-Minute Presentation Based on a Research Paper

Condense a study into key slides or talking points for an educational talk

Act as a science presenter. Condense a study into key slides or talking points for an educational talk.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science presenter. Summarize the research on ‘The Role of AI in Detecting Cancer Cells’ for a 5-minute PowerPoint presentation.”
Education

Generate Discussion Questions Based on a Scientific Paper

Create thought-provoking questions for a classroom or research seminar

Act as a discussion facilitator. Create thought-provoking questions for a classroom or research seminar.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a discussion facilitator. Generate five critical discussion questions based on the study ‘The Long-Term Impact of Microplastics on Marine Life.'”
History

Compare Historical vs. Modern Scientific Understanding

Contrast past beliefs with current research findings

Act as a science historian. Contrast past beliefs with current research findings.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science historian. Compare historical theories on the causes of diseases before germ theory with modern medical understanding.”
Media

Generate a Press Release Based on a New Scientific Study

Write a media-friendly summary of a newly published study

Act as a science journalist. Write a media-friendly summary of a newly published study.
EXAMPLE USAGE: “Act as a science journalist. Write a press release summarizing a breakthrough study on ‘The Potential of mRNA Vaccines in Treating Cancer’ for a general audience.”
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