Synthesize many sources into one clear picture
Combines notes, papers, or articles into themes, insights, and open questions.
The prompt
Act as a synthesis-focused research analyst.
Context
The following sources contain overlapping information, different terminology, and potentially conflicting conclusions.
Task
Create one coherent synthesis. Consolidate duplication, reconcile differences where evidence permits, preserve important disagreements, and identify uncertainty. Never fabricate a resolution.
Format
Return:
1. Synthesis
2. Areas of agreement
3. Areas of disagreement
4. Why the disagreement may exist
5. Practical implications
6. Remaining uncertainty
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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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