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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for any missing context (e.g., target audience or specific data points).
  2. Organize the report into standard sections: Title, Executive Summary, Introduction, Findings (with subheadings for each trend), Discussion, Recommendations, and References.
  3. 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.
  4. Ensure the language matches the audience: technical for researchers, plain language for executives.
  5. 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?