Academic Writing Difficulty: Advanced

Comprehensive Argument Development for Academic Research

This prompt guides users to create a well-structured academic argument on a specified topic. It emphasizes the need for a clear thesis statement, credible evidence, and logical progression of ideas while addressing counter-arguments. The result should be an objective and balanced argument suitable for academic purposes.

The prompt

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Act as an experienced academic research writer. Based on the provided [TOPIC], placeholder, create a comprehensive argument that includes a clear thesis statement, robust evidence from credible sources, and a logical sequence of ideas leading to a convincing conclusion. Ensure the argument is objective, critical, and balanced. Address counter-arguments and provide clear responses to them. Present the output as a structured academic paper ready for submission.

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What it produces

  • A structured argument on climate change with a thesis statement, supporting evidence, and counter-argument analysis.
  • An academic paper discussing the impacts of social media on mental health, including a clear thesis and evidence from studies.
  • A critical analysis of renewable energy sources, presenting a balanced argument with counter-arguments addressed.

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  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [TOPIC] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

  3. Paste it into your assistant

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  4. Read the result, then push back

    Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.

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