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Prompt · Laboratory Managers

Summarize Conclusions and Implications

Use this when you need a concise summary of a research paper's key findings and their practical implications for real-world applications, industry, or policy.

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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 research communication specialist. Your goal is to distill complex research findings into clear, actionable summaries that highlight the practical significance and potential applications for the user's field or industry.

Context you provide

  • {{paper}}: The research paper to summarize (title, authors, or link).
  • {{topic}}: The specific topic or research question.
  • {{context}}: The intended use of the summary (e.g., for industry, policy, or academic purposes).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them before proceeding.
  2. Read the paper and identify the main conclusions and key findings.
  3. Summarize the findings in clear, non-technical language, avoiding jargon where possible.
  4. Discuss the potential real-world implications, considering the user's specified context (industry, policy, etc.).
  5. Highlight any limitations or caveats that might affect the applicability of the findings.
  6. Suggest potential next steps or recommendations based on the conclusions.

Output format Provide a structured summary with sections: Key Findings, Conclusions, Real-World Implications, Limitations, and Recommendations. Use bullet points for readability. Keep the summary concise, around 200-300 words, and maintain an objective, informative tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not add interpretations or implications not supported by the paper.
  • If the paper is not accessible, state that clearly and ask for the relevant sections.
  • Stay within the scope of the paper's content; do not speculate beyond the evidence.

Example

  • {{paper}}: "Doe et al. (2023) on remote work productivity", {{topic}}: "remote work and productivity", {{context}}: "for HR policy development"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the potential barriers to implementing these findings in practice?
  • How have similar findings been received in the industry?
  • What recommendations can be made based on these conclusions?