/big pictureSee where a topic fits
Before any detail, give me the big picture of [topic]: what it is, what question it answers and where it sits in [subject]. Keep that to one short paragraph, then list the 4 to 6 main parts I will need to learn.
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Five codes to learn anything
These are the five codes from my newest video. Use them to map a topic, cut it down to what matters, then test yourself. Copy the full instruction into ChatGPT after adding the topic or notes it needs.
The slash labels are my shorthand for organising these prompts. They are not built-in ChatGPT commands. The full instruction is what tells ChatGPT what to do.
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/flowchart — See a process step by step
Paste your notes or name the process first. Use it for anything with an order: a cycle, a method, a timeline.
Turn this into a flowchart. Show each step in order. Use arrows between steps and mark where it branches.
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/need to know — Strip it back to the essentials
Paste the reading, lecture notes or chapter first. Use it when there is too much to take in.
Pull out only the must-know facts as bullet points. Cut the background and extra detail.
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/one by one — Get quizzed one question at a time
Name the topic or attach your notes first. Answer each question before you ask for the next.
Ask me one question at a time and wait for my answer. Tell me if I'm right or wrong, then ask the next one.
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/multiple choice — Practise with a quick quiz
Paste the topic or notes first. Try every question before you read the answers.
Write 10 multiple choice questions on this, with four options each. Give me the answer and explain why the wrong ones are wrong.
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/ELI10 — Explain it in plain words
Name the concept first. Use it when a definition is full of words you do not know yet.
Explain this concept in plain words. Define every hard word as you go. Use one everyday comparison, then tell me why it matters.
Five codes to think it through
Use these five to test an argument, check what a question wants and see how solid an answer is. Copy the full instruction into ChatGPT after adding the question, topic or options it needs.
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/steelman — Test the other side of an argument
State the position you hold first. Use it before an essay, debate or discussion question.
Argue the strongest version of the opposite position, then tell me what it gets right.
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/scope — Check what the question is really asking
Paste the question first. Use it before you start answering an essay or exam question.
Before answering, tell me what this question is actually asking and what it leaves out.
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/receipts — See where each claim comes from
Add it to any answer you plan to rely on. Check anything marked inferred or guessed against your course materials.
For every claim, mark sourced, inferred or guessed.
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/tradeoff — Weigh up the options
List the options first. Use it when a question asks you to compare or evaluate.
Give me what I lose with each option, not just what I gain.
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/plain — Get a beginner version
Paste the text or name the topic first. Use it when a reading or explanation goes over your head.
Rewrite this for someone who has never seen this topic before.
Five codes to learn and remember
These five are from an earlier study video. Pick the one that fits what you are stuck on. Copy the full instruction into ChatGPT after adding the topic or files it needs.
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/prerequisite — Learn the missing basics
Name your topic first. Use this when an explanation assumes things you have not learnt yet.
Before you teach this topic, list three ideas I need to understand first, then test each one.
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/brain dump — Find the gaps in your recall
Add your course files, then type what you remember without looking at them. Paste this instruction with your brain dump.
I will type everything I remember, compare it only with my files, list what I missed, and what I got wrong.
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/contrast — Separate two similar concepts
Name the two concepts first. Use this for the pair you keep mixing up.
Compare these two concepts. Give me the one clue that separates them on a test.
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/visualize learning — See how the parts connect
Name the topic you want drawn. Ask for a simple diagram you can redraw from memory.
Create one simple diagram with three labeled parts, then explain how they connect.
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/question predictor — Practise before you see the answers
Add your syllabus, learning objectives and a past quiz first. These are practice questions, not predictions of your actual exam.
Use only my syllabus, learning objectives, and past quiz to write 10 practice questions. Do not show me the answers until I respond.
Give it something to work with
A topic or two concepts
For flowchart, ELI10, prerequisite, contrast, visualise learning and plain, name the subject clearly. For scope, paste the exact question. For steelman and tradeoff, state your position or list the options. “Photosynthesis at Year 10 level” gives it more to work with than “biology”.
Your learning materials
For need to know, one by one, multiple choice, brain dump and question predictor, attach the relevant files or paste the text. Ask it to confirm which materials it can read before you start.
Try it on one topic
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Start with what you remember
Close your notes and write your brain dump. Let the brain dump prompt compare it with the materials you supplied.
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Work on the gap
Not sure what a question wants? Use scope. Missing a basic idea? Use prerequisite. Confusing two ideas? Use contrast. Need to see a process? Use flowchart or visualise learning.
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Have another go from memory
Run one by one or multiple choice, and answer each question before you read the answer. Then check the feedback against your course materials.
Check the feedback
Your course materials are the reference
Ask ChatGPT to point to the passage or page behind each correction. If it cannot find support in the files you supplied, treat the claim as unverified.
Receipts helps here: anything ChatGPT marks as inferred or guessed needs a source in your course materials before you revise from it.
For a diagram or flowchart, check every label, step and connection. For practice questions, check that each one relates to a learning objective. Fix any mismatch before using it to revise.
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Sorted by what you need help with. Every prompt has [square brackets] where your own topic, notes, dates or language go. Swap them out before you send it.
Same as the codes above: the slash labels are just names to help you find a prompt. They are not built-in ChatGPT commands, so always paste the full prompt.
Understand a topic
15 codesFor when you have read it twice and it still has not clicked. Swap the [brackets] for your topic.
/analogyLink it to something familiar
Explain [concept] using an analogy from everyday life, like cooking, running a household or managing money. Then tell me exactly where the analogy breaks down so I don't take it too far.
/three levelsBuild up from simple to course level
Explain [concept] three times: first in one sentence a 12-year-old would get, then in a paragraph for a first-year student, then at the level my course expects. Label each level.
/why it mattersFind the point of learning it
Tell me why [concept] matters. Give me one real situation where understanding it changes a decision or an outcome, and what goes wrong when people get it wrong.
/worked exampleSee the idea used once, properly
Show me [concept] in action with one concrete worked example. Walk through it step by step and point out exactly where the key idea shows up.
/misconceptionsAvoid the usual wrong turns
What are the most common misunderstandings about [topic]? For each one, explain the mistaken belief, why it is tempting to believe and what is actually true.
/jargon busterDecode the key terms
List the key terms I need for [topic]. For each one, give a plain-English definition in one line and a short example sentence that uses it correctly.
/SocraticGet there by answering questions
Don't explain [concept] to me. Teach it by asking me questions one at a time, building on my answers, until I can explain it myself. Only give me a hint if I'm stuck twice in a row.
/zoom outConnect it to the rest of your course
How does [topic] connect to the other topics in my course? Here is the course outline: [paste]. Show me what it builds on and what builds on it.
/real worldSpot it outside the textbook
Give me three examples of [concept] from everyday life, work or the news that a non-expert would recognise. Explain the link for each in two sentences.
/cause and effectUntangle what led to what
Break [event or process] into causes and effects. Show me what led to it, what it set off and which links matter most for my course. Present it as a numbered chain.
/origin storyLearn how the idea came about
Tell me the short story of how [idea or theory] developed: what people believed before, what changed their minds and why it mattered. Keep it under 250 words and flag anything you're unsure of.
/mindset shiftKnow what 'getting it' looks like
Describe how someone thinks about [topic] before they understand it, and after. What is the shift in thinking I'm aiming for, and what usually triggers it?
/what ifPredict what changes
Change one thing about [system or concept] and ask me to predict what would happen. Wait for my prediction, then explain the real result and why.
/teach it backExplain it and get marked
I'm going to explain [concept] in my own words. Check my explanation for anything wrong, anything missing and anything vague. Then give me a score out of 10 and the one fix that would lift it most.
Memorise and recall
15 codesFor the facts, terms, lists and dates you simply need to know. Test yourself before you look, it makes the review stick.
/flashcardsTurn notes into cards
Turn these notes into 20 flashcards: [paste]. Put a question on the front and a short answer on the back, and make each card test one fact only. Format them as a two-column table (Front | Back) I can paste into a flashcard app.
/mnemonicMake a list easy to remember
Create a mnemonic for this list, in this order: [list]. Give me two options: an acronym and a silly sentence. Show which letter matches which item.
/memory palacePlace facts around a house
Help me build a memory palace for [list]. Use rooms in an ordinary house and give each item a vivid, slightly ridiculous image in a specific spot. Then walk me through the house once.
/spaced planSpread your reviews out
I need to remember [topic] by [date]. Make me a review schedule where the gaps between sessions get longer, with what to review in each session and how long each should take.
/clozeFill in the missing words
Turn this text into fill-in-the-blank sentences: [paste]. Blank out the key term in each one. Put the answers at the very end, under a line, so I don't see them straight away.
/story itRemember facts as a story
Turn these facts into a short story (under 200 words) where each fact is a plot point in the right order, so they are easier to remember: [facts]. Keep every fact accurate.
/chunk itGroup a long list
Break this long list into small groups of 3 to 5 items that belong together: [list]. Give each group a short name so I can remember the groups first, then the items.
/rhymeMake a jingle for it
Write a short rhyme or jingle (4 to 8 lines) that helps me remember [fact, formula or list]. Keep every fact accurate, even if the rhyme gets a bit silly.
/recall ladderClimb from clue to explanation
Quiz me on [topic] in three rounds. Round one: give me a clue and I name the term. Round two: give me the term and I explain it. Round three: I explain how two terms connect. Wait for my answer each time.
/headings onlyRecall from a prompt
Give me the main headings for [topic], one at a time. For each heading I will write everything I can remember. Then tell me what I missed before moving to the next heading.
/link itHook new facts to what you know
Help me remember these [names, terms or dates]: [list]. First ask me about my interests and daily life, then link each item to something I already know.
/key datesMake dates stick
Make a timeline of the key dates for [topic]. For each date, give one short line on what happened and a memory hook that links the number to the event.
/definitions drillName the term from its meaning
Give me the definitions from [topic] one at a time with the key term hidden. I'll name the term. Keep score, and repeat the ones I got wrong at the end.
/picture wordsLink how a word sounds to what it means
For each of these terms, describe a vivid mental picture that links how the word sounds to what it means: [terms]. Keep each picture to one sentence.
/bedtime reviewReview tonight, test tomorrow
Make me a 5-minute review list for [topic] to read tonight, and a matching 5-minute quiz to do tomorrow morning without my notes. Put the quiz answers at the very end.
Practise and test yourself
15 codesDifferent ways to quiz yourself so it doesn't get stale. Answer before you look, then check the feedback against your course materials.
/true or falseSpot the subtle mistakes
Write 15 true-or-false statements about [topic]. Make some of them false in subtle ways. Hold back the answers until I've answered all 15, then explain each false one.
/short answerMark it like a full-marks answer
Give me 5 short-answer questions on [topic], one at a time. After each answer, compare it with what a full-marks answer would include and show me the points I missed.
/spot the errorFind what's wrong
Write a paragraph about [topic] with 3 hidden mistakes in it. Don't tell me where they are. I'll find them, then you check my answers.
/level upQuestions that get harder as you go
Quiz me on [topic], one question at a time. If I get one right, make the next one harder. If I get one wrong, explain it, then give me an easier question on the same point.
/scenarioApply it to a real situation
Give me a realistic scenario where I have to use [concept] to solve a problem. Don't hint at which idea to use. Wait for my answer, then give me feedback.
/mixed practiceWork out which idea to use
Mix questions from these topics: [topic A], [topic B], [topic C]. Don't tell me which topic each question comes from, so I have to work out which idea to use. One question at a time.
/rapid fireTwenty quick questions
Ask me 20 quick questions on [topic], one line each. I'll answer them all in one message. Then mark them and list the ones I need to go back over.
/where I went wrongLearn from a wrong answer
Here is a question I got wrong and my answer: [paste]. Don't just give me the right answer. Show me where my thinking went off track, then give me a similar question to try.
/match upPair terms with meanings
Make a matching exercise for [topic]: 10 numbered terms and 10 lettered definitions in shuffled order. I'll reply with pairs like 1-C, then you mark them.
/odd one outExplain what doesn't belong
Give me 8 odd-one-out sets on [topic], each with four items where one doesn't belong. I'll pick the odd one and give my reason. Tell me if my reasoning holds up.
/confidence checkFind what you only think you know
Ask me 10 questions on [topic]. After each answer I'll rate my confidence from 1 to 5. At the end, show me where I was confident but wrong, because those are the ones to fix first.
/case studyRead it, then answer
Write a short case study (about 200 words) about [topic], plus 4 questions that go from simple recall to applying the idea. Wait for my answers before giving feedback.
/put in orderRebuild a process
List the steps of [process] in a jumbled order. I'll put them back in the right order and explain any step I'm unsure of. Then check my order.
/table gapsFill in a comparison table
Make a comparison table for [topic] with some cells left blank. I'll fill in the blanks, then you mark them and explain any I got wrong.
/curious studentAnswer a beginner's awkward questions
Pretend you're a curious beginner and I'm teaching you [topic]. Ask me the kind of questions a beginner would ask, including a few awkward 'but why?' ones. At the end, tell me which of my answers were shaky.
Exam prep
15 codesFor the weeks and days before an exam. Give ChatGPT your real dates, topics and marking criteria so the plan fits your exam, not a generic one.
/exam planPlan the weeks before
My [subject] exam is on [date] and I can study [hours] a week. Here are the topics: [list]. Build a week-by-week plan that covers everything, puts my weakest topics first and saves the last few days for practice exams.
/weak spotsDecide what to study first
Here are my recent marks and feedback: [paste]. Rank my topics from weakest to strongest and tell me what to study first, with a reason for each.
/command wordsKnow what each question wants
Explain the command words used in exam questions, like describe, explain, analyse, evaluate and discuss. For each one, tell me what the marker expects and give a one-line example on [topic].
/mark schemeSee what full marks need
Here is a question and its marking criteria: [paste]. Show me point by point what a full-marks answer needs to include, without writing the answer for me.
/mock examSit a practice paper
Write a practice exam on [topic] in this format: [number of questions, question types, time limit]. Give me the questions only. I'll send my answers when time is up, then you mark them with feedback.
/timed answerAnswer against the clock
Give me one exam-style question on [topic] and tell me how long I'd have for it in the real exam, based on [marks and total time]. I'll answer against the clock. Then mark it and tell me what to cut if I'd had less time.
/one pagerFit a topic on one page
Build a one-page revision sheet for [topic] from my notes: key terms, core ideas, one example each and the mistakes to avoid. Keep it short enough to fit on one A4 page. Notes: [paste]
/night beforeFocus the final review
My exam is tomorrow. From these notes and learning objectives, give me the 10 points the objectives focus on most, a quick way to remember each one and a 20-minute review plan: [paste]
/pattern finderSee what keeps coming up
Here are questions from several past papers: [paste]. Group them by topic and question type, and show me which topics and types come up again and again.
/exam morningStay steady on the day
I get nervous in exams. Give me a simple routine for the morning of the exam and the first five minutes in the room, including what to do if my mind goes blank on a question.
/question triageDecide the order to answer in
Here is a practice exam paper: [paste]. Help me decide which order to tackle the questions in and how many minutes to spend on each, based on the marks available and my strongest topics: [list].
/open book indexFind anything in your notes fast
My exam is open book. Using these notes, build me an index I can use to find anything fast: topic, page or section number, and the one key point to remember: [paste notes with page numbers]
/essay plansPrepare plans, not essays
Based on these learning objectives, give me 5 essay questions that could come up on [topic]: [paste]. For each one, help me sketch a 4-point plan I can remember, without writing the essay.
/trap spotterBeat tricky multiple choice
Give me 8 tricky multiple choice questions on [topic] that use common traps, like double negatives, 'all of the above' and nearly-right options. After I answer, explain the trap in each.
/definitions listLearn the ones you must state exactly
From these notes, pull every definition I'd be expected to state in [subject] and list them with the key words a marker would look for in bold: [paste]
Essays and assignments
15 codesCheck your course's rules on using AI before you start. These prompts help you plan, structure and improve your own writing. They don't write it for you.
/unpack the briefTurn the brief into a checklist
Here is my assignment brief and marking rubric: [paste]. Turn them into a plain-language checklist of everything I must do to meet the criteria. Flag anything unclear so I can ask my tutor.
/thesisSharpen your main argument
My topic is [topic] and my rough view is [view]. Help me turn it into a clear, arguable thesis statement. Give me three versions, from cautious to bold, and tell me what each would commit me to proving.
/outlinePlan the structure
Help me outline an essay on [question] with this thesis: [thesis]. Give me an introduction, 3 or 4 body sections with the point of each, and a conclusion. Bullet points only. I'll write the paragraphs myself.
/paragraph checkCheck a paragraph's shape
Here is a paragraph I wrote: [paste]. Check whether it has a clear point, evidence, explanation and a link back to my argument. Tell me what's missing, but don't rewrite it.
/rebuttalAnswer the main objection
Here is the main objection to my argument: [objection]. Help me plan a fair response: what I concede, what I push back on and what evidence I'd need. Bullet points only.
/trimGet under the word limit
My draft is [number] words and the limit is [number]. Show me where I repeat myself, pad or drift off topic, and which sentences could go without weakening my argument. Don't rewrite anything: [paste]
/opening linesFind a way into the essay
Give me 5 different ways to open an essay on [topic], like a question, a short scenario or a key finding from one of my sources: [paste source notes]. One or two sentences each, so I can pick one and write my own.
/conclusionFinish without repeating yourself
Here is my thesis and main points: [paste]. Help me plan a conclusion that pulls them together and answers 'so what?' without repeating the introduction. Bullet points, not full sentences.
/flow checkSee if the argument holds together
Here is my draft: [paste]. Summarise each paragraph in one line so I can see my argument's path, then tell me where the order feels off or a link between paragraphs is missing.
/academic toneSpot phrasing that's too casual
Point out anything in this draft that sounds too casual, too wordy or too unsure for an academic essay: [paste]. Quote each phrase and explain the problem. I'll fix the wording myself.
/report sectionsKnow what goes where
I need to write a [report / lab report / case study / reflection]. Explain the usual sections, what goes in each and roughly how much of the word count each one tends to take. I'll check this against my brief: [paste brief].
/reflectionThink through an experience
I need to write a reflection on [experience]. Ask me questions one at a time about what happened, how I felt, what I learnt and what I'd do differently. Then group my answers into a plan.
/evidence matchBack up each point
Here are my main points and notes on the sources I've read: [paste]. Match each point with the source that supports it best, and flag any point that has no evidence yet.
/first sentenceGet unstuck on a section
I'm stuck starting this section. The point it needs to make is: [point]. Ask me three questions that help me say what I mean, then let me write the sentence myself.
/talk versionTurn an essay into a presentation
Turn my essay's main argument into a 5-minute presentation outline: 5 or 6 slides, one idea per slide, with talking points in bullet form: [paste essay]
Research and sources
15 codesChatGPT can invent sources, quotes and page numbers that don't exist. Use these to plan and make sense of your research, then find and check every source yourself.
/search termsSearch smarter
I'm researching [topic]. Give me search terms, synonyms and related phrases for Google Scholar or my library database, plus a few combinations using AND, OR and quote marks.
/source checkJudge if a source is solid
Here is a source I found: [title, author, publisher, date, link]. Walk me through how to judge whether it's reliable enough for an assignment: who wrote it, why, when and what evidence it uses. Tell me what to check myself.
/primary or secondarySort your sources
Explain the difference between primary and secondary sources in [subject] with an example of each. Then tell me which type each of these is and why: [list].
/research questionNarrow a broad topic
My topic is [broad topic]. Help me narrow it into 3 focused research questions I could actually answer in [word count or timeframe]. Tell me what each one would need.
/abstract decoderRead an abstract in plain words
Here is a journal article abstract: [paste]. Tell me in plain words what they studied, how, what they found and whether it's relevant to my question: [question].
/paper guideGet through a research paper
Help me read this research paper: [paste or attach]. Give me the question, method, main finding and limitations in two sentences each, and tell me which sections to read closely myself.
/compare sourcesSee where sources agree
Here are my notes on two sources about [topic]: [paste]. Where do they agree, where do they disagree and what might explain the difference?
/gap finderFind what your reading misses
Here are notes on the sources I've read so far: [paste]. What angles, time periods, groups of people or types of evidence are missing from my reading?
/citation formatFormat a reference
Format these source details in [APA 7 / Harvard / MLA] style: [paste details]. Flag any detail that's missing so I can find it. I'll double-check against my uni's style guide.
/theme mapGroup your reading into themes
Here is a list of the sources I've read with a one-line summary of each: [paste]. Group them into themes or schools of thought and show how the groups relate to each other.
/how to checkPlan how to verify a claim
I want to check this claim: [claim]. Don't tell me whether it's true. Tell me what kind of source would confirm or disprove it and what search terms I should use to find one.
/annotated entryWrite up a source
Here are my notes on a source: [paste]. Help me shape them into an annotated bibliography entry: a summary, its strengths and limits, and how it fits my research. Keep it to [word count].
/method explainerUnderstand a research method
Explain [research method, like thematic analysis or a randomised controlled trial] in plain words: what it is, when researchers use it and its main strengths and weaknesses.
/numbers in plain wordsMake sense of the results
Here is the results section of a study: [paste]. Explain what the numbers mean in plain words, what they don't prove and what questions I should ask about them. Only use numbers that appear in the text.
/interview questionsPlan research interviews
I'm doing a small research project on [topic] and interviewing [who]. Help me write 8 open, non-leading questions and explain why each one is worded that way.
Reading and summarising
15 codesFor readings, chapters, articles and set texts. Paste or attach the text so ChatGPT works from the real thing, not its memory of it.
/three lengthsSummarise at three sizes
Summarise this reading at three lengths: one sentence, one paragraph and about half a page. I'll use the short one to remember it and the long one to revise: [paste]
/pre-readRead with a purpose
Before I read this chapter, give me 5 questions to keep in mind while I read, so I know what to look for. Don't answer them. [paste or attach]
/chapter mapSee how a chapter is built
Give me a map of this chapter: the headings, the main point of each section in one line and how the sections build on each other: [paste or attach]
/main argumentFind what the author claims
What is the author actually arguing in this text? Give me their main claim, their key reasons, the evidence they use and any assumptions they don't state: [paste]
/line by lineCrack a paragraph that won't click
I've read this paragraph three times and still don't get it: [paste]. Go through it one sentence at a time and put each sentence into plain words.
/key quotesPull the quotes that matter
Pull out the 5 quotes from this text that best capture its argument, with where each appears. Tell me why each one matters. Only use words that actually appear in the text: [paste]
/skim guideRead what matters when time is short
I only have 20 minutes for this reading. Based on my question, tell me which sections to read closely, which to skim and which to skip. Question: [question]. Reading: [paste or attach]
/did I get itCheck you understood it
I've just read this text. Ask me 5 questions to check I understood it, one at a time: two on the main ideas, two on details and one on what I think of it. [paste]
/charactersKeep track of who's who
I'm studying [book or play]. Give me a character list with each person's role, what they want and how they change. Don't reveal anything past [chapter or act].
/themesFind themes to write about
What are the main themes in [text]? For each one, describe two moments where it shows up and suggest one question I could explore in an essay. Only quote the text if I've pasted it here.
/summary checkTest your own summary
Here is my summary: [paste] and here is the original: [paste]. Tell me what I got wrong, what I left out that matters and what I included that isn't needed.
/argument mapLay out the reasoning
Turn the argument in this text into an indented map: main claim at the top, reasons underneath, evidence under each reason: [paste]
/class prepGet ready for a tutorial
I have a class on [topic] tomorrow and this is the set reading: [paste]. Give me a 10-minute prep: the main idea, two points worth raising in discussion and one question I could ask.
/reading logKeep a record of what you read
Fill in a reading log entry for this text: title, author, main argument, 3 key points, one short quote, how it links to my course ([course or topic]) and one question it raises. [paste]
/long documentBreak down something long
This document is long. Break it into sections, give me the main point of each in one line, then ask me which sections I want explained in more detail: [attach]
Maths and problem-solving
15 codesChatGPT can make calculation mistakes, so check every answer yourself or with a calculator. These prompts are built to make you do the thinking.
/next stepSolve it one step at a time
Don't solve this all at once: [problem]. Show me the first step and why it works, then let me try the next step. Check my step before we move on.
/hint onlyGet unstuck without the answer
I'm stuck on this problem: [problem]. Give me the smallest hint that could get me moving. Don't solve it. If I'm still stuck, give me a slightly bigger hint.
/check my workingFind where it went wrong
Here is my working for this problem: [paste]. Find the first line where it goes wrong, explain the mistake and let me fix it before you go any further.
/formula sheetKnow when to use each formula
Make me a formula sheet for [topic]. For each formula, explain what each symbol means, when to use it and one common mistake people make with it.
/word problemTurn words into maths
Help me turn this word problem into maths: [problem]. Show me which words point to which operation, what the unknown is and how to set up the equation. Then let me solve it.
/more like thisPractise the same skill
Here is a problem I just solved: [problem]. Give me 5 similar ones that get a bit harder each time, one at a time, and check each answer before giving me the next.
/why it worksUnderstand, not just follow
Explain why [formula or rule] works, not just how to use it. Use a simple example or a picture I can imagine that makes it obvious.
/estimate firstKnow roughly what to expect
Before I solve this, help me estimate a rough answer so I can tell if my final answer is way off: [problem]. Show me how you rounded.
/common mistakesAvoid the classic slip-ups
What are the most common mistakes students make with [topic, like fractions or derivatives]? Give me a short example of each and how to avoid it.
/draw itSee the maths as a picture
Explain [concept] using a picture I can draw myself, like a number line, an area model or a graph. Tell me exactly what to draw and label.
/units checkCatch unit mix-ups
Check the units in my working for this science problem: [paste]. Show me where the units don't match and how to convert them.
/two methodsCompare ways to solve it
Show me two different ways to solve this problem: [problem]. Then tell me when each method is the better choice.
/check it myselfTest your own answer
I got [answer] for this problem: [problem]. Don't show me the solution. Tell me how I can check my answer myself, like substituting it back in.
/mental mathsPractise without a calculator
Give me 10 mental maths questions on [topic] that I can do without a calculator. After I answer, show me quick tricks for any I got wrong.
/proof starterPlan a proof
I need to prove [statement]. Don't write the proof. Help me work out what I'm given, what I need to show and which approach might work (direct, contradiction or induction), with a hint for the first line.
Languages
15 codesSwap in the language you're learning and your level, like beginner or intermediate. ChatGPT is a patient practice partner, but check new grammar rules with your teacher or textbook too.
/chat practiceHave a real conversation
Have a conversation with me in [language] at [level] level about [everyday topic]. Keep your replies short. After each of my replies, correct my mistakes in brackets, then keep the chat going.
/role playPractise a real situation
Role-play this situation in [language]: [ordering at a cafe / checking into a hotel / a job interview]. You play [role]. Stay in character, keep it at my level and give me a list of useful phrases at the end.
/grammar ruleGet a rule explained clearly
Explain [grammar point] in [language] in plain English. Give me the rule, 5 example sentences with translations and the most common mistake learners make with it.
/verb drillDrill a tense
Drill me on [verb or tense] in [language]. Give me an English sentence, I'll translate it and you correct me. Do 10, one at a time.
/phrase bankWords for a situation
Give me 30 useful words and phrases in [language] for [situation, like travel or work meetings], grouped by type, with pronunciation help and an example sentence for each.
/fix my writingLearn from your mistakes
Here is a paragraph I wrote in [language]: [paste]. Correct it, then list each mistake with a short explanation so I learn from it. Keep my meaning and style.
/false friendsAvoid look-alike words
List common false friends between English and [language]: words that look similar but mean different things. Give me an example sentence for each.
/sound naturalSay it like a local
Here is how I'd say this in [language]: [sentence]. Is that how a native speaker would say it? Give me a more natural version, a casual version and a formal version.
/dialogueRead and answer questions
Write a short dialogue (8 to 10 lines) in [language] at [level] about [topic]. Then give me 5 comprehension questions. Put the English translation at the very end, under a line.
/sentence builderUse new words yourself
Give me 5 new words in [language] at [level]. For each one, I'll write my own sentence. Check each sentence and suggest a fix if it needs one.
/pronunciationGet the sounds right
Explain how to pronounce these words in [language]: [words]. Break each into syllables, show which part is stressed and compare the tricky sounds with English sounds.
/daily fiveA 5-minute daily practice
Give me a 5-minute practice in [language] at [level]: 3 new words, 1 grammar point, 1 sentence to translate and 1 question to answer. Give me a different set each time I ask.
/translate and explainSee why it's said that way
Translate this into [language]: [text]. Then explain any word choice or grammar that doesn't match the English word for word.
/short storyRead at your level
Write a 150-word story in [language] at [level] using these words: [words]. Bold the new words and add a short glossary at the end.
/speaking testPrepare for an oral exam
I have a speaking test in [language] on [topics]. Ask me questions like the ones in the test, one at a time. I'll answer in writing, then correct my answer and suggest a stronger version at my level.
Note-taking
15 codesPaste in your own notes or a lecture transcript. Ask ChatGPT to keep your words where it can, so the notes still sound like you.
/Cornell notesReformat into cue and summary
Turn my notes into Cornell format: a cue column of questions and key words, a main notes column and a 3-sentence summary at the bottom: [paste]
/tidy notesOrganise messy notes
Here are my messy lecture notes: [paste]. Organise them under clear headings in a logical order. Keep my words where you can, fix typos and mark anything that looks incomplete with [?].
/lecture to notesTurn a transcript into notes
Here is a lecture transcript: [paste]. Turn it into structured notes with headings, key points, definitions and examples. Leave out the small talk.
/mind mapBranch it out
Turn [topic or notes] into a mind map written as an indented list: the main topic, then main branches, then sub-branches. I'll redraw it by hand.
/question notesTurn notes into questions
For each key point in my notes, write the question it answers, so I can cover the notes and test myself with the questions: [paste]
/objectives checkSee if your notes cover it
Here are my notes: [paste] and the learning objectives: [paste]. Which objectives are my notes thin on or missing?
/table itPut it side by side
Turn this information into a comparison table with clear rows and columns so I can see the similarities and differences at a glance: [paste]
/shorthandTake notes faster
Suggest a set of abbreviations and symbols I can use to take notes faster in [subject]. Keep it to 15 so I can actually remember them.
/merge notesCombine notes from different places
Here are my notes on the same topic from the lecture, the reading and my tutorial: [paste]. Merge them into one set without repeating anything, and mark where they disagree.
/colour codeSort notes by type
Suggest a simple colour-coding system for my [subject] notes: definitions, examples, formulas and things to ask about. Then label each line of my notes with its category: [paste]
/notes templateStart every class the same way
Make me a reusable note-taking template for [lectures / labs / seminars / online modules] with the headings I should fill in each time.
/voice memoTurn spoken thoughts into notes
Here is the transcript of a voice memo I recorded about [topic]: [paste]. Turn it into tidy notes plus a list of follow-up questions.
/ask my tutorFind what to ask about
Read my notes and list the questions I should ask my tutor or lecturer: things that seem unclear, contradictory or incomplete: [paste]
/week linksConnect notes across weeks
Here are my notes from week [number] and week [number]: [paste]. Show me where an idea from one week helps explain something from the other.
/example bankAdd an example to every idea
For each key idea in my notes, add one concrete example I can remember it by. Mark your examples clearly so I know they're yours, not from my course: [paste]
Planning and focus
15 codesFor fitting study into a real life with work, family and everything else. Be honest about your time and ChatGPT will plan around it.
/study timetableFind time in your week
Here is my week: [work hours, family commitments, classes]. Find realistic study blocks for [hours] of study and suggest what to do in each one. Leave room for rest.
/break it downTurn a big task into small steps
I have to [assignment or task] by [date]. Break it into small steps that each take under 30 minutes, in order, with a suggested day for each.
/focus blocksPlan a study session
Plan a [length] study session on [topic] in 25-minute focus blocks with 5-minute breaks. Give each block one clear goal.
/what firstPrioritise everything that's due
Here is everything I have due: [list with due dates and how much each is worth]. Help me decide what to work on first, based on deadlines and weighting. Explain your order.
/weekly reviewReset each week
Help me do a 10-minute weekly study review. Ask me one at a time what I finished, what slipped, what I learnt and what's due next week. Then give me my top 3 for next week.
/why I'm avoiding itGet past putting it off
I keep putting off [task]. Ask me a few questions to work out why, then suggest the smallest first step I could do in the next 10 minutes.
/clear goalsTurn a vague goal into a real one
Turn my vague goal '[goal, like get better at chemistry]' into 3 specific goals I can measure by [date], with the first action for each.
/energy matchMatch tasks to your energy
I have the most energy at [time of day] and the least at [time]. Match these study tasks to the right times: [list tasks].
/catch upGet back on track
I've fallen [number] weeks behind in [subject]. Make me a catch-up plan that covers the essentials first, fits alongside the current work and doesn't need any all-nighters.
/study spaceSet up to focus
When I study at [place], I get distracted by [things]. Give me practical ways to set up my space and my phone before I start.
/term mapSee the crunch weeks coming
Here are all my assessment dates for this term: [paste]. Lay them out week by week and show me the crunch weeks so I can start early.
/small windowsStudy around a busy life
I study around [kids / caring / a full-time job]. My windows are things like [15 minutes at lunch, 30 minutes after bedtime]. Suggest what kind of study fits each window so the small bits add up.
/start routineSettle in faster
Help me design a 3-minute routine to start each study session so I settle in faster. Ask me first what usually helps me focus.
/end of sessionMake it easy to pick up next time
I've just finished studying [topic]. Ask me three questions: what I did, what's still unclear and where I'll start next time. Then write a short note I can read at the start of my next session.
/reality checkTest if your plan is doable
Here is my study plan: [paste]. Tell me honestly if it's realistic for someone with [commitments]. Point out where I've overbooked myself and what to cut.
Feedback on your work
15 codesGet honest feedback before your marker does. Most of these ask ChatGPT to point things out rather than rewrite, so the work stays yours.
/rubric checkMark it against the criteria
Here is my draft and the marking rubric: [paste both]. Go through the rubric one criterion at a time and tell me which level my draft is likely at, quoting the parts of my draft that show it.
/decode feedbackTurn comments into a to-do list
Here is the feedback my tutor gave me: [paste]. Put it in plain words and turn it into a to-do list of specific changes, most important first.
/two and oneBalanced feedback
Give me feedback on this work: two things that work well and why, one thing to improve first and one question a marker might ask. [paste]
/read twiceFind the unclear sentences
Read this and list any sentence a reader might have to read twice. Tell me why each one is unclear. Don't rewrite them for me: [paste]
/argument strengthTest how well it holds up
How strong is the argument in my draft? Point out any claim that needs more evidence, any leap in logic and any place I've assumed the reader already agrees with me: [paste]
/tough markerGet marked strictly
Mark this like a tough but fair marker at [level]. Be specific and direct. Tell me what would lose me marks and what would gain them: [paste]
/compare to exampleLearn from a strong answer
Here is an example of a high-scoring answer and here is mine: [paste both]. What does the example do that mine doesn't? Focus on structure and reasoning, not wording.
/proofread onlyFix spelling and grammar only
Check this for spelling, grammar and punctuation only, using Australian English. List each fix. Don't change my wording or ideas otherwise: [paste]
/fresh eyesRead it as an outsider
Read my work as someone who knows nothing about the topic. Tell me where you got lost, which terms needed defining and what questions you were left with: [paste]
/before I submitRun a final check
Here is my final draft and the brief: [paste both]. Check whether it answers the question, meets the word count, follows the formatting rules and includes references. List anything missing.
/presentation feedbackTest a talk before you give it
Here is the script for my presentation: [paste]. Roughly how long will it take to say out loud? Where might I lose the audience, and which point should be the one they remember?
/progress checkSee how you've improved
Here is an older piece of my work and a newer one: [paste both]. What has improved, what hasn't and what should I focus on next?
/ask about my markFollow up on a mark
I got my mark back and I'm not sure why it's lower than I expected. Here is the feedback: [paste]. Help me write 3 polite, specific questions to ask my tutor.
/my edit checklistCatch your own repeat mistakes
Based on the mistakes you've spotted in my work today, make me a short personal checklist I can use to edit my next assignment myself.
/reference checkMatch citations to your list
Check my reference list and in-text citations: [paste both]. Does every in-text citation appear in the list, and the other way round? Flag any formatting that isn't consistent.
Group study
15 codesFor study groups, group assignments and study buddies. One person can run the prompt and share the result with everyone.
/divide the workSplit a group project fairly
Our group of [number] has this project: [brief]. Break it into tasks, suggest a fair split based on these strengths: [list], and set internal deadlines before [due date].
/group quizQuiz the whole group
Make a quiz for a study group of [number] on [topic]: 15 questions of mixed difficulty, with the answers in a separate list for whoever runs the quiz.
/meeting agendaRun a focused session
Write a 45-minute study group agenda for [topic]: warm-up, main work, check-in and next steps, with a time for each part.
/teach each otherSplit a topic to teach
Our group is covering [topic]. Split it into [number] mini-topics so each person can teach one in 5 minutes, and write 2 check questions for each mini-topic.
/debate prepSet up a group debate
Set up a study group debate on [question]. Give each side 3 opening points, and suggest rules and timings so everyone gets a turn.
/group agreementAgree how you'll work
Draft a short agreement for our study group that we can edit together: when we meet, how we communicate, how we share work and what happens if someone misses a deadline.
/nudge messageRaise it when someone isn't pulling their weight
Someone in my group isn't doing their share. Help me write a friendly, direct message that raises it without blaming anyone and suggests a next step.
/stitch it togetherMake group sections match
Here are the sections written by different group members: [paste]. Point out where the tone, formatting or terms don't match, and where sections overlap or contradict each other.
/discussion startersGet everyone talking
Write 6 open discussion questions on [reading or topic] that don't have one right answer, to get our study group talking.
/meeting wrapCapture who's doing what
Here are our rough notes from today's group meeting: [paste]. Turn them into a summary of decisions, who's doing what and by when.
/quiz battleMake revision a team game
Run a quiz game for two teams on [topic]. Give me 10 questions per team at matching difficulty, plus a tie-breaker question. Put all the answers at the end.
/buddy check-inKeep each other accountable
Write a short weekly check-in template for me and my study buddy: what we did, what's next, where we're stuck and one thing to quiz each other on.
/peer review guideGive useful, kind feedback
Our group is swapping drafts for feedback. Write a simple peer review guide with 5 questions to answer about each other's work, so the feedback is useful and kind.
/online sessionStudy together over video
Plan a 1-hour online study session for [number] people on [topic], with activities that work over a video call and a way to keep everyone involved.
/group presentationPlan who says what
Our group has a [length] presentation on [topic]. Suggest a structure, who covers what, smooth handovers between speakers and how to rehearse together.
Learning a new skill for work
15 codesFor learning something your business or job needs, like spreadsheets, bookkeeping, design software or a new tool. Tell ChatGPT what you do so the examples fit your work.
/skill roadmapPlan how to learn it
I want to learn [skill, like Excel formulas, bookkeeping or Canva] for my work as [role]. Build me a 4-week plan with 20 to 30 minutes a day, starting from zero, with a small project at the end.
/learn by doingPractise on a real task
Give me a small, real task I can do today to practise [skill] in my work as [role]. Walk me through it one step at a time and wait for me to finish each step.
/what to skipFocus on the basics you'll use
I'm learning [skill] for [purpose]. What can I skip for now, and what are the handful of basics I'll use most often?
/meeting readyHold your own in a meeting
I have a meeting with [who, like my accountant or a web developer] about [topic]. Tell me the terms I'll probably hear, the questions I should ask and what a good answer sounds like.
/tutorial rescueGet unstuck in a tutorial
I'm following this tutorial: [link or paste steps]. I'm stuck at this step: [step], and this is what I see on my screen: [describe]. Help me work out what's gone wrong.
/practice projectsBuild something you'll use
Suggest 3 small practice projects to build my [skill] using my own work as a [role]. Each should take under 2 hours and create something I'll actually use.
/quick referenceKeep the essentials handy
Make me a quick-reference card for [software or skill]: the 15 shortcuts, steps or rules I'll use most, grouped by task.
/over coffeeGet a work concept explained simply
Explain [work concept, like cash flow or a sales funnel] like a friendly colleague would over coffee: what it is, why it matters for a business like mine ([describe]) and one thing I can do this week.
/how-to guideTurn what you learnt into steps
I just learnt how to [task]. Here are my rough notes: [paste]. Turn them into a simple step-by-step checklist I can follow next time or hand to someone else.
/course pickerChoose a course wisely
I want to learn [skill] and I have [budget] and [hours] a week. Tell me what to look for in a course or resource and the questions to ask before I pay for anything. Don't recommend specific products.
/starting pointBuild on what you already know
I feel out of my depth with [skill]. Ask me what I can already do, then show me how it connects to what I'm trying to learn, so I have a starting point.
/teach my teamPass a skill on
I've learnt [skill] and need to show my team or assistant. Help me plan a 20-minute walkthrough with a demo, a practice task and a one-page handout.
/Friday logTrack your progress weekly
I'm learning [skill]. Each Friday I'll tell you what I practised that week. Ask me what went well and what was hard, then suggest next week's focus.
/interview practiceTalk about a skill with confidence
I'm applying for a role that needs [skill]. Ask me the kind of questions an interviewer might ask about it, one at a time, and give me feedback on each answer.
/learn with ChatGPTUse ChatGPT as a tutor for any skill
I want to use ChatGPT to help me learn [skill] faster. Suggest 5 ways to use it for this skill specifically, with the exact prompt I'd use to start each one.
ADHD-friendly study
15 codesShort, low-pressure prompts for when starting is the hardest part. They work for anyone who finds it hard to get going or stay on track, diagnosis or not.
/tiny startTake a two-minute first step
I can't get started on [task]. Give me one step so small it feels almost silly, that takes under 2 minutes. When I say done, give me the next one.
/body doubleHave company while you work
Be my study body double for the next [length]. I'm working on [task]. I'll message you at the start, halfway and at the end. At each check-in, ask what I've done and what's next in one or two short lines. No lectures.
/short burstsLearn in 10-minute bites
Turn [topic] into 10-minute learning bursts. Each burst has one idea, one example and one quick question. Give me one burst at a time and wait for me to say next.
/make it interestingLink a dull topic to what you love
Make [dull topic] interesting for me. I'm into [interests]. Explain it using examples from those, without changing the facts.
/bullets onlyNo walls of text
Explain [topic] in short bullet points only. No more than 8 words per bullet and no paragraphs. Bold the one key word in each bullet.
/where was IPick up where you left off
I've lost track of where I was with [task]. Here is what I've done so far: [paste or describe]. Tell me where I'm up to and the very next thing to do.
/game itTurn revision into a game
Turn my revision of [topic] into a game with points, levels and a boss question at the end. Keep score as we go.
/study menuPick based on how you feel
Give me a menu of 5 ways to study [topic] today, from low effort to high effort. I'll pick one based on how I'm feeling.
/tick boxesGet a checklist you can tick off
Turn this assignment into a checklist with tick boxes, one small action per line and a rough time next to each: [paste brief]
/overwhelm sortEmpty your head and sort it
I feel overwhelmed. Here is everything in my head about study right now: [dump it all]. Sort it into do today, do this week, later and not my problem. Then give me just the first thing.
/time slotsTasks for the time you have
Give me a list of study tasks for [subject] that each fit into 5, 10 or 15 minutes, so I can match a task to the time I actually have.
/gentle restartCome back after a break
I stopped studying [subject] [number] weeks ago and feel guilty about it. Skip the guilt. Give me a gentle 3-day plan to ease back in.
/time limitsDon't get stuck on one part
I tend to get lost in one part of a task for hours. Plan [task] with a time limit for each part and a note to check the rest of the list each time a limit is up.
/reward planBuild in small rewards
Help me set up small rewards for finishing these study tasks this week: [tasks]. Match bigger rewards to harder tasks and keep them simple and cheap.
/on the moveStudy while walking or doing chores
Give me ways to study [topic] while moving, like walking or doing chores: things I can listen to, say out loud or quiz myself on.
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