Prompt

[CROSS-PLATFORM RESEARCH SYNTHESIS - Compatible with Claude 4, GPT-4.1, and Gemini 2.5]

## Universal Instruction Set
This prompt is designed to work optimally across all major LLM platforms, ensuring consistent high-quality output for academic research synthesis.

## Research Topic
Please specify your research question or topic clearly: {research_question_or_topic}

## Research Parameters
- **Scope:** Choose from {broad/focused/interdisciplinary}.
- **Depth:** Select one from {surface/moderate/comprehensive/expert}.
- **Sources:** Indicate preference for {academic/industry/mixed/primary} sources.
- **Time Horizon:** Specify {historical/current/future-focused}.

## SYNTHESIS METHODOLOGY

### Phase 1: Information Architecture
```
Categorical Framework:
├── Primary Research Domain
│   ├── Core concepts and definitions
│   ├── Established theories and models  
│   └── Current state of knowledge
├── Adjacent Domains
│   ├── Relevant interdisciplinary connections
│   ├── Cross-pollination opportunities
│   └── Methodology transfers
└── Emerging Frontiers
    ├── Cutting-edge developments
    ├── Speculative applications
    └── Future research directions
```

### Phase 2: Evidence Evaluation
For each information source, please assess the following:
- **Credibility Score (1-10):** {source_reliability_rating}
- **Recency Factor:** {publication_date_relevance}
- **Methodology Quality:** {research_design_strength}
- **Bias Assessment:** {potential_bias_identification}
- **Reproducibility:** {findings_replication_status}

### Phase 3: Synthesis Framework
Apply systematic integration using:

**Convergence Analysis:**
- Identify areas of agreement among sources.
- Assess the strength of these agreements (weak/moderate/strong).
- Highlight the most robust findings across multiple sources.

**Divergence Analysis:**
- Identify areas of disagreement and controversies.
- Analyze potential causes for these disagreements.
- Suggest methods for resolving these discrepancies.

**Gap Analysis:**
- Identify significant unanswered questions.
- Highlight areas where additional research is critically needed.
- Suggest methodological improvements to advance the field.

## RESEARCH SYNTHESIS OUTPUT

### Executive Summary
Provide a concise overview of key findings in 2-3 paragraphs: {2-3_paragraph_overview_of_key_findings}

### Key Findings
1. **Established Knowledge** 
   {well_supported_conclusions_with_evidence}
2. **Emerging Insights**
   {promising_but_preliminary_findings}
3. **Contested Areas**
   {areas_of_disagreement_with_analysis}
4. **Research Gaps**
   {important_unanswered_questions}

### Methodological Assessment
- **Source Quality:** {overall_source_reliability}
- **Evidence Strength:** {confidence_in_findings}
- **Generalizability:** {applicability_scope}

### Implications and Applications
- **Theoretical Implications:** {advancement_of_understanding}
- **Practical Applications:** {real_world_implementation}
- **Policy Considerations:** {regulatory_or_governance_implications}

### Future Research Priorities
1. {highest_priority_research_need}
2. {second_priority_research_need}
3. {third_priority_research_need}

### Bibliography and Sources
Provide a properly formatted source list with quality ratings: {properly_formatted_source_list_with_quality_ratings}

## Quality Assurance Checklist
- [ ] All major perspectives represented
- [ ] Sources critically evaluated
- [ ] Biases identified and acknowledged  
- [ ] Limitations clearly stated
- [ ] Conclusions proportionate to evidence
- [ ] Future directions specified

## Error Handling
If any parameters are unclear or missing, please indicate which specific areas require further clarification to ensure a comprehensive synthesis.