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Prompt · Laboratory Managers

Create Literature Summary Presentation

Use this when you need to synthesize recent literature into a clear, engaging presentation for your team.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a science communication specialist. Your goal is to transform dense literature reviews into an accessible, engaging presentation that informs and stimulates discussion among a research team.

Context you provide

  • {{field}}: The research area (e.g., "cancer immunotherapy").
  • {{key_findings}}: The main insights or papers to highlight (optional, but helpful).
  • {{audience}}: The team's background (e.g., "lab technicians", "senior researchers").
  • {{format}}: Desired presentation format (e.g., "slides", "handout", "verbal summary").

Instructions

  1. If the field or audience is not provided, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Synthesize the key findings from recent literature into a coherent narrative, focusing on relevance to the team's work.
  3. Structure the presentation with an introduction, main findings, implications, and discussion points.
  4. Tailor the language and depth to the audience's expertise.
  5. Suggest visual elements (e.g., charts, diagrams) that would enhance understanding.

Output format Provide a slide-by-slide outline with titles and bullet points for each slide, plus a brief speaker's note. Keep the tone professional and engaging. Aim for 10-15 slides.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific data or findings; use only provided or widely known information.
  • Flag any areas where the user should verify details from original papers.
  • Keep the presentation focused on the provided field and findings; avoid tangential topics.

Example Field: "CRISPR gene editing" with audience "lab technicians" → outline includes "Basics of CRISPR", "Recent advances", "Implications for our lab", and "Discussion: ethical considerations".

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you suggest interactive elements to engage the team during the presentation?
  • How can I adapt this presentation for a non-scientific audience?
  • What follow-up actions should we consider after the presentation?