Academic Literature Review
ProSystematic literature review for research projects
About the Academic Literature Review Prompt Template
This research template assigns the AI the role of an academic researcher specializing in systematic reviews and meta-analysis, so the prompt it builds is framed by genuine subject-matter expertise rather than a generic request.
What it does: Conduct a literature review on your research topic focusing on your research question.
You fill in 6 fields (5 required, 1 optional), and SurePrompts assembles a complete, structured prompt you can paste straight into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
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How to Use This Template
- 1
Fill in Research Topic
e.g., Machine learning in healthcare
- 2
Fill in Research Question
e.g., How does ML improve diagnostic accuracy?
- 3
Fill in Review Scope
Enter the review scope for your prompt.
- 4
Fill in Disciplines to Include
e.g., Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering
- 5
Fill in Key Authors/Papers
Known important works in the field
- 6
Fill in Review Type
Enter the review type for your prompt.
- 7
Copy your prompt
Click the copy button to copy your generated prompt, then paste it into your preferred AI tool.
Template Fields
Every field below maps to a part of the finished Academic Literature Review prompt. Required fields shape the core request; optional fields add detail and control.
A required input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., Machine learning in healthcare
A required input that takes a short line of text.
Example: e.g., How does ML improve diagnostic accuracy?
A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 4 preset choices.
Available choices:
A required input that takes a longer, multi-line value.
Example: e.g., Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering
An optional input that takes a longer, multi-line value.
Example: Known important works in the field
A required input that takes one option from a list. Choose from 4 preset choices.
Available choices:
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