Find the gaps in what we know about a topic
Identifies unanswered questions, weak evidence, and assumptions in a body of research.
The prompt
Act as a critical-thinking researcher.
Context
I need to understand what the current material does not sufficiently answer.
Task
Identify missing evidence, weakly supported claims, inconsistent definitions, unresolved contradictions, missing stakeholder perspectives, and areas needing further research. Prioritize gaps by importance.
Format
Return:
| Gap | Why it matters | What is missing | Priority | How to investigate |
Material: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
- PASTE
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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