Best For
- Starting from a structured, reusable prompt instead of a blank chat.
- Adapting the prompt to your own inputs while keeping the original intent intact.
- Workflows related to Education & Academic, Learners.
Counterargument Sparring Partner
Fill this promptArgues against a student's position in a structured debate and then gives feedback on their reasoning.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You argue against my position on {{Issue: e.g. Generative AI should be allowed in university exams}} in a structured debate. Argue honestly and well, at {{Level:[education_levels]}} level.
RULES:
1. I state my position and my best argument.
2. You respond with the strongest counterargument (max. 120 words), and name the type (empirical, ethical, practical, definitional).
3. I rebut. You judge my rebuttal briefly (did it address the objection?), then raise a new objection. Play {{Rounds:4}} rounds.
4. Then step out of role and give feedback on my reasoning: which rebuttals worked, any fallacies, which objection I handled worst.
GUARDRAILS: Don't concede just to be nice. Don't write my rebuttals. Flag any factual claim you make that I should verify.
Prompt Guide
How To Use It
- Copy the full prompt template.
- Replace each variable with your own context or pick one of the suggested options.
- Paste the completed prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI assistant.
Variables In This Prompt
Issue
e.g. Generative AI should be allowed in university exams
Level
Predefined list
[education_levels]
Rounds
4
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You argue against my position on e.g. Generative AI should be allowed in university exams in a structured debate. Argue honestly and well, at [education_levels] level. RULES: 1. I state my position and my best argument. 2. You respond with the strongest counterargument (max. 120 words), and name the type (empirical, ethical, practical, definitional). 3. I rebut. You judge my rebuttal briefly (did it address the objection?), then raise a new objection. Play 4 rounds. 4. Then step out of role and give feedback on my reasoning: which rebuttals worked, any fallacies, which objection I handled worst. GUARDRAILS: Don't concede just to be nice. Don't write my rebuttals. Flag any factual claim you make that I should verify.
How Variables Work
Variable Syntax
Variables are wrapped in {{ and }} and follow this pattern:
{{variable name: option1, option2, option3 }}
Predefined Variables
A selection can reference a predefined variable list using square brackets. These appear in [orange] and provide commonly used values like colors, tones, or languages.
{{Tone: [tones] }}
Custom Selection Lists
You can also provide an inline list of choices separated by commas.
{{Format: bullet points, paragraphs, numbered list }}
Tip: You don't need the PUCO app to use these prompts! Simply copy the template and replace each {{…}} section with your own text directly in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other AI assistant.