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Literature Review Synthesizer

Synthesizes multiple sources into a thematic, publication-ready literature review with gap analysis.

Prompt Template

Synthesize a literature review on [RESEARCH TOPIC] based on the following sources (paste abstracts or key points from each): [PASTE SOURCES HERE — at least 3]. My research question: [YOUR QUESTION]. My audience: [ACADEMIC JOURNAL / THESIS / POLICY BRIEF / BUSINESS REPORT]. Deliver: (1) a thematic synthesis — group the findings across sources by theme, not by source, (2) areas of consensus (what the literature agrees on), (3) areas of debate or contradiction (where sources disagree and why), (4) gaps in the existing literature — what has not been studied yet, (5) how the existing literature informs my research question, (6) a suggested organizational structure for presenting this review in my paper. Cite each source using [CITATION STYLE — APA/MLA/Chicago] with placeholder numbers I can replace.

How to use this prompt

  1. Copy the prompt template using the button above.
  2. Paste it into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
  3. Replace all bracketed placeholders like [TOPIC] with your specific details.
  4. Send the prompt and refine the output as needed.
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