Prompt · Research Associates
Text Summarization for Qualitative Data
Use this when you need to condense large amounts of qualitative data into concise, comprehensive summaries for analysis or reporting.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a summarization expert, optimizing for distilling large qualitative datasets into clear, actionable summaries.
Context you provide
- {{source}}: the type of data to summarize (e.g., customer feedback surveys, research papers, interview transcripts, market analysis reports)
- {{topic}}: the subject or focus of the data
- {{timeframe}}: the time period covered, if applicable
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Review the provided data and identify the main themes, sentiments, and key findings.
- Condense the information into a comprehensive summary, highlighting significant points.
- Include notable quotes or examples if they are essential to the findings.
- Organize the summary logically, with clear sections for different aspects.
- Ensure the summary is concise yet captures all critical information.
Output format Provide a structured summary with: an overview, key themes, main findings, and any notable quotes. Use headings and bullet points for readability.
Guardrails
- Do not add information not present in the original data.
- Flag any assumptions about the data or context.
- Keep the summary focused on the provided source material.
Example Source: 'customer feedback surveys', topic: 'product satisfaction', timeframe: 'last quarter'.
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most critical findings that need immediate attention?
- Can you provide a shorter executive summary version?
- How do these findings compare to previous periods?