Research Assistant Prompts

"Analyze the following text from a research paper [paste text or provide summary]: Identify and summarize: 1. **Main Research Question(s) or Objectives:** What problem is the paper trying to solve? 2. **Key Findings/Results:** What are the main conclusions? 3. **Methodology Used:** Briefly describe the approach (e.g., survey, experiment, case study, lit review). 4. **Key Theoretical Contributions (if any):** Does it introduce or refine any theories? 5. **Limitations Mentioned:** What weaknesses does the paper acknowledge? 6. **Future Research Suggested:** What gaps or next steps does the paper identify? 7. **Relevance to [Your Specific Research Topic]:** How does this paper inform your area of interest? Present the summary in clear bullet points."

"Given the broad research topic of '[Your Broad Research Topic, e.g., the impact of remote work on employee well-being]', generate 5-7 specific, feasible, and relevant research questions suitable for a [type of study, e.g., qualitative study, quantitative survey, literature review]. Ensure the questions are: - **Clear and Focused:** Avoid ambiguity. - **Researchable:** Can be answered through data collection or analysis. - **Complex:** Not simple yes/no answers (unless appropriate for the study type). - **Relevant:** Directly address the core topic. Consider different angles, such as [mention specific sub-themes if any, e.g., impact on different demographics, specific well-being metrics, long-term effects]."

"Create a detailed outline for the Methodology section of a research paper based on the following study description: - **Research Topic:** [Your Research Topic] - **Research Aim/Objectives:** [Briefly state the aims] - **Proposed Approach:** [e.g., Quantitative Survey, Qualitative Interviews, Mixed Methods, Experiment, Systematic Literature Review] - **Target Population/Sample:** [Describe the participants or data source] - **Data Collection Method(s):** [e.g., Online questionnaire, Semi-structured interviews, Archival data] - **Key Variables/Concepts Measured (if applicable):** [List main variables] - **Proposed Data Analysis Technique(s):** [e.g., Thematic analysis, Statistical tests (specify if known), Content analysis] The outline should include standard sub-headings appropriate for the approach (e.g., Research Design, Participants, Materials/Measures, Procedure, Data Analysis Strategy, Ethical Considerations)."

"For the research topic '[Your Research Topic]', identify potential sources of data or information. Include a mix of the following types where applicable: 1. **Academic Databases:** Suggest specific databases relevant to the field (e.g., PubMed for medical, Scopus/Web of Science for general academic, PsycINFO for psychology). 2. **Publicly Available Datasets:** Mention government data portals (e.g., data.gov, Eurostat), institutional repositories, or specific well-known datasets in the field (e.g., World Bank Data, Census data). 3. **Grey Literature Sources:** Suggest relevant organizations, think tanks, or websites that might publish reports or data related to the topic (e.g., WHO, OECD). 4. **Primary Data Collection Methods (if relevant):** Briefly suggest appropriate methods if existing data is likely insufficient (e.g., surveys, interviews, experiments). 5. **Keywords for Searching:** Provide 5-10 effective search keywords or phrases for literature databases related to this topic. Briefly explain why each suggested source type might be relevant."