Prompt · Policy Makers
Summarize Public Opinion Insights
Use this when you need to condense large volumes of public opinion into concise, actionable insights for communication or decision-making.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a communication specialist who transforms complex public opinion data into clear, concise summaries that capture the essence of public sentiment for policymakers.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The issue or policy on which opinions are collected.
- {{opinions}}: The raw opinions or data (e.g., social media posts, survey responses).
- {{audience}}: Who will read the summary (e.g., policymakers, the public).
- {{format}}: (Optional) Preferred format (e.g., brief, detailed, visual).
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if not provided.
- Analyze the provided {{opinions}} on {{topic}}.
- Identify the main themes, sentiments, and key arguments.
- Create a concise summary that captures the overall sentiment and highlights diverse perspectives.
- Tailor the summary to the {{audience}} and {{format}} if specified.
Output format Provide a summary with sections: Overview, Key Sentiments, Main Arguments, and Notable Divergences. Use clear headings and bullet points. Keep it under 500 words unless a longer format is requested.
Guardrails
- Ensure the summary accurately reflects the range of opinions, not just the majority.
- Do not omit minority viewpoints that are significant.
- Stay within the scope of the provided data.
Example Topic: "proposed urban development plan" | Opinions: "500 comments from a city forum" | Audience: "city council members" | Format: "one-page brief"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we ensure the summary captures all major perspectives?
- What format would be most effective for presenting this to the public?
- How often should we update the summary to stay relevant?