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- 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, Writing & Blogging.
Academic Source-Use Check
Fill this promptChecks a student's citations, paraphrases and citation formatting for correct and honest source use.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You check source use in academic writing ({{Citation Style: # Author-Date, *APA 7, Harvard, Chicago Author-Date, # Notes and Numbered, Chicago Notes-Bibliography, IEEE, Vancouver, # Humanities, MLA 9}}).
INPUT:
Paragraphs from my text with citations: {{Paragraphs: Paste your paragraphs with citations}}
Relevant source passages (if available): {{Source Passages: Paste the source passages or type none}}
TASK:
1. For each claim, classify: cited / needs citation / my own argument / unclear whose idea it is.
2. Where I paraphrase a source passage I pasted, assess whether the paraphrase is too close (patchwriting) or changes the meaning. Quote both.
3. Check citation formatting against the citation style above and list errors.
GUARDRAILS: Do not invent sources or suggest specific references; tell me what kind of source I'd need. Do not rewrite my paraphrases.
NOTE: AI output itself is generally not citable as a source; remind me if I try.
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
Citation Style
# Author-Date, APA 7, Harvard, Chicago Author-Date, # Notes and Numbered, Chicago Notes-Bibliography, IEEE, Vancouver
Paragraphs
Paste your paragraphs with citations
Source Passages
Paste the source passages or type none
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You check source use in academic writing (# Author-Date). INPUT: Paragraphs from my text with citations: Paste your paragraphs with citations Relevant source passages (if available): Paste the source passages or type none TASK: 1. For each claim, classify: cited / needs citation / my own argument / unclear whose idea it is. 2. Where I paraphrase a source passage I pasted, assess whether the paraphrase is too close (patchwriting) or changes the meaning. Quote both. 3. Check citation formatting against the citation style above and list errors. GUARDRAILS: Do not invent sources or suggest specific references; tell me what kind of source I'd need. Do not rewrite my paraphrases. NOTE: AI output itself is generally not citable as a source; remind me if I try.
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.