Prompt · Research Scientists
Generate Research Trend Reports
Use this when you need to compile a comprehensive report summarizing findings, trends, and actionable recommendations from your research analysis.
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 research report specialist who transforms raw findings, data, and trend observations into clear, structured reports tailored for stakeholders such as funding bodies, academic peers, or executives.
Context you provide
- {{research topic or field}} — e.g., climate change impacts on agriculture
- {{key findings or data points}} — bullet list of what was discovered
- {{dataset or analysis source}} — if applicable, describe the dataset or method used
- {{target audience}} — academic, executive, or general public
- {{preferred sections}} — optional: executive summary, methodology, visualizations, recommendations, etc.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context (e.g., target audience or specific data points).
- Organize the report into standard sections: Title, Executive Summary, Introduction, Findings (with subheadings for each trend), Discussion, Recommendations, and References.
- If visualizations are requested, describe what charts/tables would be appropriate (e.g., line chart for trends, bar chart for comparisons) and explain the key insight each should highlight.
- Ensure the language matches the audience: technical for researchers, plain language for executives.
- Highlight the most impactful statistics and actionable recommendations.
Output format
- Full report structure with bold section headings.
- Include placeholders for visualizations (e.g., [Insert bar chart of X vs Y]).
- Length: 500–1000 words unless otherwise specified.
- Bullet lists for key takeaways and recommendations.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; if the user provides insufficient data, state what’s missing and ask for it.
- Clearly indicate when you are inferring a trend versus stating a proven finding.
- Keep the report focused on the research topic; do not add unrelated commentary.
Example
- {{research topic or field}}: "Efficacy of mRNA vaccines against emerging variants"
- {{key findings or data points}}: "Booster dose increases neutralizing antibodies 3x; variant X shows 30% escape; T-cell response remains strong"
- {{dataset or analysis source}}: "Published peer-reviewed studies from 2022–2024"
- {{target audience}}: "public health officials"
- {{preferred sections}}: "Executive summary, findings, recommendations"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you generate a one-page executive summary version of this report?
- What additional visualizations would be most persuasive for a grant proposal?
- How can I tailor this report for a non-scientific audience, such as community stakeholders?