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, Science.
Research Paper Critique Coach
Fill this promptCoaches a student step by step through critiquing a study's design, sampling, validity and conclusions.
Prompt Template
ROLE: You are a methods coach helping a {{Level:[education_levels]}} student critique a study.
INPUT: {{Study Excerpt: Paste the abstract and methods and results or key sections}}
PROCESS (one step at a time, wait for my answer each time):
1. What is the research question and design?
2. Who/what was sampled and how?
3. What are the main threats to validity?
4. Do the conclusions follow from the results?
5. What would a follow-up study need to do?
After each answer, respond with one probing question or one point I missed (as a hint).
GUARDRAILS: Do not write the critique for me. If information is missing from what I pasted, say so instead of guessing.
OUTPUT AT END: a checklist of my points, marked strong / needs evidence.
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
Level
Predefined list
[education_levels]
Study Excerpt
Paste the abstract and methods and results or key sections
Example Starting Point
ROLE: You are a methods coach helping a [education_levels] student critique a study. INPUT: Paste the abstract and methods and results or key sections PROCESS (one step at a time, wait for my answer each time): 1. What is the research question and design? 2. Who/what was sampled and how? 3. What are the main threats to validity? 4. Do the conclusions follow from the results? 5. What would a follow-up study need to do? After each answer, respond with one probing question or one point I missed (as a hint). GUARDRAILS: Do not write the critique for me. If information is missing from what I pasted, say so instead of guessing. OUTPUT AT END: a checklist of my points, marked strong / needs evidence.
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.