AI Research Prompts

I'm researching [topic] for [purpose - thesis/report/paper]. Help me map the research landscape: identify the key schools of thought, name the most-cited researchers and their positions, timeline the major developments, highlight current debates and open questions, and suggest 5 search queries for finding the most relevant papers. Focus on [discipline/field].

Evaluate the credibility of this source: [paste abstract, summary, or link]. Assess: author credentials and affiliation, journal/publication reputation, methodology soundness (if research), potential bias or conflicts of interest, citation count and who cites it, and how it fits with the broader consensus on [topic]. Rate credibility 1-10 with reasoning.

My broad research interest is [topic]. Help me narrow it to a specific, answerable research question. Generate 5 potential questions that are: specific enough to research, significant enough to matter, feasible with [available resources/data], and original (not already extensively answered). For each, suggest the methodology and explain what the answer would contribute to the field.

I need to collect data to answer: [research question]. Constraints: [time, budget, access]. Design a data collection plan: recommended methodology (qualitative/quantitative/mixed), sample size calculation or justification, data collection instruments (survey questions, interview guide, etc.), potential biases and how to mitigate them, and analysis approach.

Based on what we know about [topic], identify research gaps. I've read these key works: [list or describe]. What questions remain unanswered? Where do existing studies have methodological limitations? What populations or contexts are understudied? Which assumptions haven't been tested? Prioritize gaps by both importance and feasibility.