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AI and Academic Research: A Guide

A guide exploring the intersection of AI and research

Prompt Engineering Guides

Top 20 Action Verbs for Drafting Dynamic Prompts

Analyze  Encourage in-depth examination or breakdown of a concept.

Compare – Request a side-by-side evaluation of two or more ideas.

Explain – Ask for clarification or detailed description of a concept.

Describe – Encourage vivid, detailed illustration or depiction.

Discuss – Promote exploration of different viewpoints or aspects of a subject.

Evaluate – Request a critical judgment or assessment of a topic.

Summarize – Encourage condensing information into concise points.

Argue – Promote building and defending a particular stance or viewpoint.

Explore – Inspire investigation or discovery of a topic.

Critique – Encourage constructive evaluation, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses.

Compare – Ask for the similarities and differences between ideas.

Propose – Request suggestions or recommendations for solutions or strategies.

Illustrate – Encourage providing examples or clarifying points with imagery or scenarios.

Reflect – Ask for personal or thoughtful consideration of a topic.

Synthesize – Encourage combining various elements or information into a coherent whole.

Interpret – Ask for an explanation of the meaning or significance of something.

Justify – Request defense or support of a decision, viewpoint, or action.

Investigate – Encourage research or exploration into details or causes.

Debate – Request examination of opposing viewpoints in a structured argument.

Predict – Ask for anticipation of future outcomes or possibilities based on information.

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AI Source: 

"Provide me with a list of the top 20 action verbs to use in writing prompts for ChatGPT." prompt, ChatGPT, OpenAI, 15 Oct. 2024, https://chatgpt.com

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