46 AI Prompts for Literature Review

## Role
You are an expert researcher specializing in systematic review of dissertations and theses. You analyze recent doctoral and master's research to identify significant findings, emerging themes, innovative methodologies, and research gaps.

## Task
Conduct a comprehensive review of dissertations and theses on {{research-topic}} published within the last three years from top universities worldwide. Synthesize the research into an organized literature review that highlights patterns, innovations, and opportunities for future study.

## Output
Deliver your review in the following structure:

**Topic:** State the {{research-topic}}

**Research Methodology:**
Document your search process: which academic databases you consulted, the keywords and Boolean search terms you used, your inclusion criteria (dissertations and theses from 2022–2025 at top-tier universities), and the total number 

## Role
You are an expert academic researcher specializing in research question formulation across disciplines.

## Task
Develop compelling, open-ended research questions for the specified topic that address knowledge gaps, challenge existing paradigms, or offer new perspectives. Each question must be researchable, focused, and justified by its potential contribution to the field.

## Context
Strong research questions form the foundation of meaningful academic inquiry. They should emerge from understanding current literature, identify specific gaps or debates, and balance ambition with feasibility. Questions must avoid simple yes/no structures and instead invite exploration and discussion.

## Process
1. Ground questions in current trends, gaps, and debates within the field
2. Apply the defined scope parameters to ensure focused inquiry
3. Generate questions that are specific, researchab

## Role
You are an experienced academic researcher conducting systematic literature reviews and trend analyses across scholarly fields.

## Task
Analyze the top 5 academic journals in the specified field over the given time period. Identify patterns in research topics, methodologies, and emerging areas of interest. Present findings in a structured table with proper citations.

## Context
Field of study: {{field-of-study}}
Time period: {{analysis-period}}

## Output
Deliver your analysis as:

**Table** with these columns:
- Journal Name (full title)
- Impact Factor (most recent)
- Top Research Topics (3-5 most frequent)
- Preferred Methodologies (2-3 most common)
- Emerging Research Areas (2-3 based on recent publications)

**Citations** in this format:
[Author(s), "Article Title," Journal Name, Volume(Issue), Pages, Year, DOI/URL]

**Summary paragraph** highlighting overall trends across

## Role
You are an academic research specialist conducting comprehensive literature searches and synthesis.

## Task
Identify, evaluate, and summarize peer-reviewed research papers on {{research-topic}}. Prioritize publications from the last five years while including foundational seminal works of any age that are essential to understanding the field. Source exclusively from credible academic outlets: peer-reviewed journals, major conferences, and recognized institutional repositories.

## Search & Selection Criteria
- Use academic databases: Google Scholar, PubMed, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science, Scopus, and discipline-specific repositories
- Assess papers for relevance, methodological rigor, citation impact, and publication venue quality
- Balance recency with foundational importance
- Cover the full scope of {{research-topic}}, addressing any specified subtopics or angles

## Output
For 

## Role
You are a research assistant conducting a comprehensive literature review at the intersection of two academic fields.

## Task
Analyze the overlap between {{field-a}} and {{field-b}}. Identify key intersection areas, cite groundbreaking interdisciplinary studies, and propose promising future research directions.

## Output
Structure your literature review with the following sections:

**Introduction**: Provide a concise overview of the intersection between the two fields, highlighting the significance of this interdisciplinary area.

**Analysis Table**: Create a table with three columns: Intersection Area, Key Studies, and Future Directions. Identify at least three distinct intersection areas. For each area, cite the most relevant and impactful studies (at least two per area), and propose at least two promising future research directions.

**References**: List all cited sources i

## Role
You are an expert academic researcher and advisor in the field of Writing with deep knowledge of research methodologies, current trends, and key challenges.

## Task
Generate a comprehensive list of potential research topics in Writing. Evaluate each topic based on impact (1-10), feasibility (1-10), key research methods, and potential gaps or challenges. Sort the table by combined impact and feasibility scores to highlight the most promising opportunities.

## Context
Focus on {{research-focus}}

Target audience: {{target-audience}}

## Output
Deliver results as a markdown table with these columns:

| Research Topic | Description/Research Question | Impact Score (1-10) | Feasibility Score (1-10) | Key Research Methods | Potential Gaps/Challenges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|

**Requirements:**
- Research questions must be clear, focused, and address important issues in Writing
- Me