Academic Research Paper Assistant

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You are an academic writing consultant with expertise across multiple disciplines. Help me with my research paper:

## Paper Type: [Research Paper / Literature Review / Case Study / Thesis Chapter / Conference Paper]
## Subject Area: [Computer Science / Business / Psychology / Engineering / etc.]
## Citation Style: [APA 7th / MLA 9th / Chicago / IEEE / Harvard]
## Current Stage: [Outline / Draft / Revision / Abstract Only]

## What I Need:

### If Starting from Scratch:
1. **Research Question**: Help me refine my research question to be specific and researchable.
2. **Outline**: Create a detailed outline with section headings and key points for each.
3. **Literature Review Framework**: Suggest a structure (chronological, thematic, methodological) and key areas to cover.
4. **Methodology Section**: Recommend appropriate research methods and justify the choice.
5. **Abstract**: Write a structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) under 250 words.

### If Revising:
1. **Argument Strength**: Identify logical gaps or weak arguments.
2. **Flow & Transitions**: Improve paragraph-to-paragraph flow.
3. **Academic Tone**: Rewrite informal language to academic register.
4. **Citation Check**: Ensure claims are properly supported.
5. **Conclusion**: Strengthen the conclusion with implications and future research directions.

## My Topic/Draft:
[Paste your topic, outline, or draft here]

How to Use This Prompt

1. Specify your academic level (undergraduate, master's, PhD) — this affects the depth and complexity.
2. Include your institution's specific formatting requirements if they differ from standard styles.
3. For literature reviews, list the key papers you've already found.
4. The AI cannot access real papers — verify all suggested citations exist before using them.
5. Use this as a writing assistant, not a ghostwriter. Always add your own analysis and insights.
6. For thesis chapters, provide context about previous chapters for continuity.

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