Prompt Engineering for Academic Research

1. Keyword Research

• "Perform the following steps in a consecutive order: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5. Step 1 – Generate an answer for the 3 most popular sub-topics related to [topic/subject/]. Step 2 – Generate 3 of the most popular sub-topics related to each answer. Step 3 – Take those answers and list their top 3 most popular keywords without a description. Step 4 – For the answers given of their most popular keywords, provide 3 long-tail keywords. Step 5 – for each long-tail keyword offered in the response, a list without descriptions 3 of their top semantically related keywords and entities."

2. Literature Review

• "Identify the most influential papers published in [specific STEM field/topic] in the last [X years]. Summarize their findings, methodologies, and implications for future research. Highlight any knowledge gaps or controversies."
• "You are an {insert role} researching {insert topic}". List 10 data resources ordered from most to least significant that an urban designer, climate scientist, and city planner can use to understand the effects of climate change. Provide the results in a table with row numbers 1-10."
• "What are the current challenges and unresolved questions in [specific STEM field/topic]? Propose potential research directions that address these issues and their broader implications."
• "Analyze the emerging trends in [specific STEM field]. What are the most promising advancements, and how might they shape the future of [topic/field]?"
• "Read the latest studies on quantum computing algorithms. Answer what the key breakthroughs are. Cite your sources. Think about how these breakthroughs might impact cybersecurity."
• "Context: You are an AI assistant for a medical research lab. Ask: Provide a summary of the latest treatments for osteoarthritis. Rules: Keep the language simple, under 300 words. Examples: Past treatments included NSAIDs and physical therapy."

3. Methodology Development

• "Propose a robust methodology for studying [specific topic]. Include experimental design, data collection strategies, and statistical or computational tools required to analyze results."

1.

a) What are the 10 most popular sub-topics related to [INSERT TOPIC]?
b) List without description the top 5 most popular long-tail keywords for the topic [INSERT SUB-TOPIC]?

2.

Act as an architect and urban planner researching [INSERT TOPIC]. List 10 data resources ordered from most to least significant that an urban designer, climate scientist and city planner can use in order to understand the effects of [INSERT TOPIC]. Provide the results in a table with row numbers 1-10. And provide links.

3.

Act as a research librarian specializing in architecture and an experienced thesis advisor. I am researching [INSERT YOUR THESIS TOPIC/QUESTION] for my senior architecture thesis. Create a comprehensive research roadmap that includes:

i. A categorized source list with 25 essential references organized as:

   - 5 foundational theoretical texts (books/seminal articles)

   - 5 recent journal articles (2020-2025) showing current discourse

   - 5 built precedents with similar program/concept/context

   - 5 case studies addressing similar challenges

   - 5 alternative/adjacent fields that could inform the work

ii. For each source, provide:

   - Full citation (with ISBN/DOI where applicable)

   - 2-sentence summary of relevance to my thesis

   - What specific aspect it addresses (theory/method/precedent/technique)

   - Accessibility (open access/library/purchase required)

iii. Create a research gap analysis identifying:

   - What has been well-covered in existing research

   - What questions remain unanswered

   - Where my thesis could contribute new knowledge

iv. Suggest 5 research methods appropriate for investigating this topic.

Format as a structured document I can use as my research foundation throughout the thesis year.

2. Sustainable Design

• "Propose innovative design strategies for achieving net-zero energy buildings in [specific climate zone]. Incorporate renewable energy systems and material selection criteria."

3. Urban Planning

• "Analyze the effectiveness of green infrastructure in reducing urban heat islands in [specific city/region]. Propose a design framework for integrating these systems."

4. Cultural Heritage

• "Investigate adaptive reuse strategies for preserving [specific type of historical building]. Assess the impact on local communities and cultural identity."

5. AI in Architecture

• "Explore the use of AI tools for optimizing building layouts to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Propose metrics to evaluate AI-generated designs."

1. Machine Learning

• "Develop a machine learning model for predicting [specific outcome]. Compare the performance of different algorithms (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) on your dataset."

2. Cybersecurity

• "Analyze vulnerabilities in [specific cybersecurity protocol]. Propose enhancements to improve resistance to emerging threats like quantum computing."

3. Big Data

• "Design a scalable architecture for processing large datasets in [specific domain, e.g., healthcare, finance]. Include tools for real-time analytics and data visualization."

4. Human-Computer Interaction

• "Evaluate the usability of [specific interface or system] for [specific user group]. Propose improvements based on user experience testing and feedback."

5. Quantum Computing

• "Explore the application of quantum algorithms for solving [specific problem, e.g., optimization, cryptography]. Propose a framework for benchmarking quantum and classical solutions."

1. Material Science

• "Examine the potential of [specific nanomaterial] for applications in [specific engineering field, e.g., aerospace, biomedical devices]. Propose methods for large-scale manufacturing."

2. Structural Engineering

• "Develop a computational model to simulate the performance of [specific material/structure] under extreme loading conditions, such as earthquakes or floods."

3. Sustainable Engineering

• "Propose a circular economy framework for [specific industrial process]. Assess the environmental and economic impacts of implementing this framework."

4. Robotics

• "Design a control system for autonomous robots performing [specific task, e.g., warehouse logistics, surgery]. Include path-planning algorithms and obstacle-avoidance techniques."

1. Clinical Techniques

• "Analyze the efficacy of [specific osteopathic technique] in treating [specific condition]. Compare outcomes with conventional treatments based on peer-reviewed studies."

2. Biomechanical Analysis

• "Evaluate the biomechanical effects of [specific osteopathic manipulation] on the [specific body system]. Propose experiments to measure long-term benefits and risks."

3. Patient-Centered Research

• "Design a study to assess patient-reported outcomes for [specific osteopathic treatment] in managing [chronic condition]. Include survey tools and validation strategies."

4. Integrative Medicine

• "Investigate the integration of osteopathic medicine with [specific complementary therapy, e.g., acupuncture]. Assess its impact on holistic patient care and long-term health outcomes."