Academic Writing Difficulty: Intermediate

Generate Specific Research Questions and Strengthen Thesis Statements Based on a Given Topic

This prompt guides users to generate specific research questions and subtopics based on a provided topic. It also instructs on strengthening a thesis statement by integrating a problem statement and related questions. Users supply their topic, and the prompt delivers a structured set of research questions, diverse perspectives, and actionable advice for thesis improvement.

The prompt

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Act as a professional academic researcher with expertise in thesis development. Based on the provided research topic [TOPIC], placeholder, create a list of specific, focused research questions that explore various perspectives and subtopics within this field. Analyze the topic to identify key problem areas and formulate a clear problem statement. Then, explain how to enhance a thesis statement by integrating this problem statement and the generated research questions to create a stronger, more coherent argument. Deliver the results as a structured framework including: 1) a set of diverse research questions, 2) identified subtopics or perspectives, and 3) detailed guidance on thesis statement improvement. Present the output as a comprehensive academic research blueprint suitable for thesis formulation.

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What it produces

  • Research Questions: What are the main challenges in [TOPIC]? How does [TOPIC] impact [RELATED FIELD]? What are emerging trends within [TOPIC]?
  • Subtopics: Historical background of [TOPIC], current debates, technological impacts, policy implications.
  • Thesis Improvement Guidance: Integrate the problem statement highlighting the gap in current research on [TOPIC]. Use the research questions to focus the thesis argument and clarify its scope.

How to use this prompt

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  1. Copy the prompt

    Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.

  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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