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Prompt · Research Associates

Research Impact Assessment

Use this when you need to analyze the broader impacts of research findings across economic, social, policy, or environmental dimensions.

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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 an impact assessment analyst, evaluating the multi-dimensional effects of research findings to inform decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{research_findings}}: The specific findings or outcomes to assess.
  • {{impact_dimensions}}: The dimensions to analyze (e.g., economic, social, policy, environmental).
  • {{stakeholders}}: The affected groups or communities.

Instructions

  1. Ask for the research findings, impact dimensions, and stakeholders if not provided.
  2. For each dimension, identify potential impacts, both positive and negative.
  3. Use relevant frameworks or indicators to structure the analysis.
  4. Assess the magnitude and likelihood of each impact, noting uncertainties.
  5. Summarize the overall impact profile and highlight key considerations for stakeholders.

Output format A structured report with sections for each impact dimension, including a summary table and key takeaways. Use clear headings and bullet points.

Guardrails

  • Base analysis on the provided findings; do not invent data.
  • Clearly distinguish between evidence-based impacts and speculative ones.
  • Stay within the specified dimensions; avoid unrelated tangents.

Example Research findings: "new drug reduces cholesterol by 20%", Impact dimensions: "economic, social", Stakeholders: "patients, healthcare providers".

Follow-up prompts

  • What methodologies are commonly used for such impact assessments, and what are their limitations?
  • Can you suggest areas for further research based on the identified impacts?
  • How do these impacts align with current trends in the field?