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Essay & Writing
Outline, draft, edit, and strengthen any academic essay or paper without AI writing it for you.
50 prompts — write better essays with AI as your editor, not your ghostwriter
Thesis Statement Generator
Help me develop a strong thesis statement for an essay on: [your topic]. My essay is for: [class/course]. Assignment: [brief description]. The argument I'm leaning toward: [your initial idea or gut feeling, even if vague]. Generate 3 possible thesis statements at different levels of specificity and arguability. For each, explain what the essay would need to prove and what the key counterargument would be. Recommend the strongest option for a [X-page] essay and explain why.
Essay Outline Builder
Help me build a detailed outline for a [length]-page [essay type: argumentative / analytical / expository / compare-contrast / research] essay on: [topic]. My thesis: [your thesis statement]. Sources I plan to use: [list or describe them]. Format the outline with: introduction (hook, context, thesis), body paragraphs (each with a topic sentence, 2-3 supporting points, and transition notes), and a conclusion strategy. Flag any gaps in logic or sections that need stronger evidence.
Paragraph Strengthener
Strengthen this paragraph from my essay. Don't rewrite it entirely — preserve my argument and voice, but: (1) sharpen the topic sentence so it clearly supports my thesis, (2) identify where I need a stronger or more specific piece of evidence, (3) improve the analysis after the evidence (the "so what"), and (4) make the transition to the next paragraph clearer. Here's the paragraph: [paste your paragraph]. My thesis: [your thesis]. What comes next in the essay: [brief note].
Counter-Argument Generator
Generate the 3 strongest counterarguments to my thesis: [your thesis]. For each counterargument: (1) state it as a critic would, fairly and at its strongest, (2) explain the evidence or logic a critic might use, (3) suggest how I could rebut it in my essay — either concede-and-qualify or directly refute. Make the counterarguments genuinely challenging, not straw men. The strongest objection to my argument is the one I most need to address.
Introduction Hook Writer
Write 4 different opening hooks for an essay on [topic] with thesis: [your thesis]. Use these 4 types: (1) a compelling statistic or fact that reframes the issue, (2) a short anecdote or scenario that draws the reader in, (3) a provocative question that the essay will answer, (4) a surprising juxtaposition or paradox. After each hook, show how to connect it to the thesis in 2-3 sentences. Recommend the best one for a [class name] essay and explain why.
Citation & Source Integration
Help me integrate this source into my essay more effectively. Source: [paste the quote or paraphrase]. My current sentence: [how you're currently using it]. My argument at this point: [what you're trying to prove]. The problem: [is it a "quote dump," unclear connection, or just awkward?]. Rewrite the integration using the quote sandwich method: (1) introduce the source and its credibility, (2) the quote or paraphrase, (3) explain what it means and how it proves my argument. Format style: [MLA / APA / Chicago].
Essay Feedback & Revision Guide
Review this essay draft and give me specific, actionable revision feedback. Don't rewrite it — tell me what to fix and where. Evaluate: (1) Thesis clarity and strength, (2) Structure and paragraph logic, (3) Quality of evidence and analysis, (4) Transitions between paragraphs, (5) Introduction and conclusion effectiveness, (6) Academic tone and clarity. For each area, give me a 1-10 rating, identify the specific problem with a quote from the essay, and tell me exactly what to do to fix it. Essay: [paste your draft].
Conclusion That Doesn't Just Summarize
Help me write a conclusion for my essay that goes beyond summarizing what I said. My thesis: [your thesis]. My main points (brief): [list them]. Give me a conclusion that: (1) restates the thesis in new language that reflects the argument's full development, (2) synthesizes the implications — what does this mean for the broader issue, (3) ends with a forward-looking statement, a call to think differently, or a resonant closing image. 150-200 words. Don't start with "In conclusion."
Research & Sources Prompts
50 prompts — find angles, evaluate credibility, synthesize literature
Research Question Refiner
Help me refine my research question for a [type of paper]. My broad topic: [topic]. My initial question: [your draft question]. Assignment requirements: [word count, sources required, discipline]. Evaluate my question for: Is it specific enough to be answered in [X pages]? Is it researchable (can I find evidence)? Is it arguable (does it have more than one defensible answer)? Generate 3 refined versions at different scopes — narrow, medium, and broader. Recommend which scope fits this assignment and why.
Source Credibility Evaluator
Help me evaluate whether this source is credible for an academic paper. Source details: Title: [title], Author: [author/org], Publication: [journal/website/publisher], Date: [year], URL or type: [if applicable]. Evaluate using the CRAAP test: Currency (how recent?), Relevance (does it fit my topic?), Authority (who wrote this and are they credible?), Accuracy (peer-reviewed? citations?), Purpose (informing, persuading, selling?). Give a 1-10 score per dimension and a final recommendation: cite it, use with caution, or avoid.
Literature Review Synthesizer
Help me synthesize these sources into a coherent literature review paragraph. I'm writing about: [topic/thesis]. My sources and their main points: [list each source with 1-2 sentences summarizing what it argues]. Write a synthesis paragraph that: (1) groups sources by theme or position, not by listing them one-by-one, (2) shows where sources agree, contradict, or build on each other, (3) connects the existing literature to a gap my paper will address. 150-200 words. Include in-text citations in [APA/MLA/Chicago] format.
Argument Mapping
Help me map the argument structure of this academic source so I can use it effectively in my paper. Source title/author: [details]. Main claim or thesis of the source: [your understanding]. Evidence types used: [statistics, case studies, primary sources, etc.]. Map: (1) the core argument in one sentence, (2) 3-5 sub-claims that support it, (3) the biggest assumption the argument relies on, (4) what a critic would say is the weakness, (5) how I can use this in my paper: [your thesis]. Show me the quote that best supports my argument.
Research Gap Identifier
Based on what I know about the existing literature on [topic], help me identify a gap I can explore in my paper. What I know the literature covers: [list the main positions, debates, or findings you've encountered]. What seems underexplored or contested: [your gut feeling]. Generate 5 potential research gaps or angles that: (1) haven't been fully addressed in the existing conversation, (2) could be argued in [X pages] with available sources, (3) would be considered a meaningful contribution to the conversation. Rank them by feasibility for a [course level: undergrad/grad] paper.
Studying & Memory Prompts
50 prompts — learn faster and actually remember it
Flashcard Generator
Create 20 flashcards from this content. Format each as Q: [question] / A: [concise answer]. Content to turn into flashcards: [paste your notes, textbook passage, or list of terms]. Make the questions test understanding, not just recall — ask "what happens when" and "why" not just "what is." Include: 5 definition cards, 5 concept-application cards (how would you use this?), 5 comparison cards (how does X differ from Y?), and 5 "explain it simply" cards. Flag the 5 most likely to appear on an exam.
Concept Explainer (ELI5 Style)
Explain [concept] to me in plain language, then build up to the technical detail. I'm a [year] student in [subject]. My current understanding: [what you know or think you know]. First, give me a simple analogy that captures the core idea. Then explain the actual mechanism/definition with one step more complexity. Then show me a real-world example or application. Finally, tell me the one thing most students get wrong about this concept. End with 3 follow-up questions I should be able to answer if I truly understand it.
Practice Exam Generator
Create a 10-question practice exam for [subject/topic]. Exam format: [multiple choice / short answer / essay / mix]. Course level: [undergrad 100-level / 200-level / 300+ / grad]. Topics to cover: [list the chapters, units, or concepts]. Include: 3 easy recall questions, 4 medium application questions, 3 hard synthesis/analysis questions. After all 10 questions, provide an answer key with a brief explanation for each answer — especially why wrong answers are wrong. Flag the 3 highest-priority topics based on what instructors typically emphasize.
Socratic Study Session
Act as a Socratic tutor for [subject/topic]. Don't give me answers — ask me questions that make me figure it out myself. Topic I'm studying: [specific concept or chapter]. Level: [intro / intermediate / advanced]. Start by asking me what I already think I know. Then probe my understanding with follow-up questions whenever I answer. When I get something wrong, don't correct me directly — ask me a question that reveals the flaw in my reasoning. After 10 exchanges, give me a summary of what I clearly understand vs. what still needs work. Begin now.
Notes Condenser
Condense these lecture notes into a study guide I can review in 10 minutes before an exam. Notes: [paste your notes]. Format the output as: (1) Key concepts — bulleted list of must-know terms/ideas with 1-sentence explanations, (2) The 3 most important things the professor emphasized (based on repetition or explicit emphasis in the notes), (3) Likely exam questions based on what's covered, (4) One concept that needs more study (that I should look up). Don't remove anything important — make it denser, not shorter by cutting content.
Memorization Trick Generator
Create memory aids to help me memorize these items for an exam: [list the things you need to memorize — terms, dates, sequences, formulas, etc.]. For each item, create at least one memory device: acronym, mnemonic, rhyme, vivid story, or spatial memory palace anchor. Explain each trick briefly so I understand why it works. Prioritize: things with multiple components to remember, similar-sounding items I might confuse, or sequences where order matters. Make them memorable, even weird — the stranger, the stickier.
Presentations & Slides Prompts
50 prompts — structure your deck, nail your delivery
Slide Deck Outline
Create a slide-by-slide outline for a [X-minute] presentation on [topic]. Audience: [class, professor, or conference]. My main argument or goal: [what you want the audience to think/do/understand by the end]. For each slide, give: slide title, one-line content summary, whether it's text-heavy or visual, and what the speaker should say (not what the slide should show). Total slides: [target number]. Include an opening that creates curiosity, a structure that builds logically, and a closing that doesn't just summarize.
Speaker Notes Writer
Write speaker notes for this slide. What the slide shows: [describe or paste the slide content]. My goal in this moment: [what do you want the audience to think or feel on this slide?]. The transition from: [what came before]. The transition to: [what comes next]. Write 60-90 seconds of natural, spoken-word notes — not a script to read word-for-word, but a guide that captures: the key point in plain language, a brief example or story if relevant, and the handoff to the next slide. Sound like a person talking, not a paper being read.
Q&A Prep
Help me prepare for Q&A after my presentation on [topic]. My main argument: [thesis or key claim]. Generate 8 challenging questions my audience (professor/peers) might ask, including: 2 questions about methodology or evidence gaps, 2 questions pushing on my assumptions, 2 "what about..." counterexamples, 1 "so what?" question about real-world relevance, 1 question I probably can't fully answer. For each, give me: a strong opening response (2-3 sentences), how to buy time if I'm unsure, and when it's appropriate to say "that's a great question I'd need to research further."
Math, Science & Code Prompts
50 prompts — break down problems, understand the why
Step-by-Step Problem Solver
Walk me through solving this problem step by step. Don't just give me the answer — I need to understand the process so I can solve similar problems on my own. Problem: [paste the problem]. Course: [subject and level]. Before solving, tell me: (1) what type of problem this is, (2) which concept or formula applies and why, (3) any common mistakes to avoid. Then solve it step by step, naming the operation or rule at each step. After the solution, give me a similar practice problem to try on my own.
Formula Derivation Explainer
Explain where this formula comes from and why it works, not just what it is. Formula: [formula]. Course: [subject]. I can already apply the formula mechanically, but I don't understand the intuition behind it. Explain: (1) the problem the formula was designed to solve, (2) the logical steps that lead to it (simplified derivation), (3) a visual or intuitive explanation that makes it "click," (4) what each variable represents and why it matters, (5) what happens to the result when each variable increases or decreases. Make it conceptual, not just mechanical.
Code Debug Assistant
Help me debug this code. Don't just fix it — help me understand what's wrong so I can avoid this mistake. Language: [Python/Java/JavaScript/etc.]. Course/context: [class name or project]. Error message (if any): [paste error]. What I expected it to do: [expected behavior]. What it actually does: [actual behavior]. My code: [paste your code]. Identify: (1) the exact line causing the problem, (2) why that line is wrong conceptually (not just syntactically), (3) the fix with explanation, (4) how to test that the fix worked. Don't rewrite the whole thing — fix the specific issue.
Lab Report Helper
Help me write the [Introduction / Methods / Results / Discussion / Conclusion] section of my lab report. Experiment: [describe what you did]. My data/results: [summarize your findings]. What the section should accomplish: [e.g., Discussion = explain results, connect to theory, address errors]. My current draft: [paste what you have or note if you're starting from scratch]. Don't write it for me from scratch — help me improve my draft or outline what I need to cover. Flag anything that's missing, unclear, or that professors typically look for in this section.
Grad School & Applications Prompts
50 prompts — stand out in applications and develop original research
Statement of Purpose Draft
Help me develop my Statement of Purpose for [program type] at [type of institution]. What I want to study: [your research interest]. Why I want to study it: [your motivation — specific experiences that shaped this]. My relevant background: [undergraduate work, research experience, publications, relevant jobs]. Why this program specifically: [what draws you to this particular program — be specific about faculty, labs, or curriculum]. Word limit: [X words]. Help me: (1) identify the most compelling narrative thread through my background, (2) structure the statement logically, (3) write an opening that doesn't start with "Since childhood I have always..." Give me a draft outline first, then the opening paragraph.
Research Proposal Structurer
Help me structure a research proposal on: [topic]. For: [course requirement / grant application / thesis / dissertation prospectus]. My research question: [your question]. My hypothesis or expected finding: [what you predict you'll find]. Required sections: [list if specified, e.g., abstract, lit review, methodology, significance]. For each section, tell me: (1) what it needs to accomplish, (2) common mistakes to avoid, (3) 2-3 specific things I should include based on my topic. Then draft an abstract of 200 words based on what I've told you.
Email to Professor
Help me write an email to a professor [context: cold outreach for research / asking for a recommendation / following up on an application / office hours request]. My situation: [explain who you are and what you want]. What I know about their work: [specific papers, projects, or areas]. What I'm asking for: [the specific ask — be precise]. Draft an email that: is under 200 words, leads with something specific about their work (not generic flattery), gets to the ask quickly, and makes it easy for them to say yes or redirect me. Subject line included.
Thesis Topic Developer
Help me develop my thesis topic from a broad interest into a feasible, original argument. Broad area: [your field/subject]. What I find most interesting or underexplored: [your instinct or curiosity]. What I've read so far: [key authors, texts, or debates you've encountered]. Constraints: [page length, timeline, access to sources or data]. Guide me through: (1) narrowing from broad area to specific topic, (2) identifying 2-3 possible original arguments I could make, (3) checking each for feasibility (can I actually argue this in the allotted space with available sources?), (4) selecting the strongest and framing it as a one-sentence thesis. Ask me clarifying questions as needed.
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