Prompt Library
Ready-to-use prompt templates for Stage 6 research conversations. Copy, customize, and paste these prompts into your RAG interface to efficiently extract insights from your literature database.
💡 How to Use This Library
- 1. Choose a scenario below that matches your research goal
- 2. Click to view the detailed prompt template
- 3. Copy the prompt and customize placeholders
- 4. Paste into your RAG interface:
python scripts/06_query_rag.py
Common Use Case Workflows
Not sure which prompts to use? Here are recommended sequences for common research scenarios:
📚PhD Dissertation
Recommended sequence:
⏱️ ~2-3 hours total
📊Meta-Analysis Paper
Recommended sequence:
⏱️ ~1-2 hours total
📋Policy Brief
Recommended sequence:
⏱️ ~1 hour total
7 Research Scenarios
Each prompt is optimized for systematic literature review workflows and follows PRISMA 2020 best practices. Click any card to see the full template with customization examples.
Context Scanning
Get high-level overview of literature themes, methods, and findings
Use case: Initial exploration, understanding corpus structure
Hypothesis Validation
Test hypothesis with supporting/refuting evidence and effect sizes
Use case: Validate research assumptions, build argument
Statistical Extraction
Extract quantitative data (effect sizes, sample sizes, measurement tools)
Use case: Meta-analysis preparation, data synthesis
Methodology Comparison
Compare RCT vs quasi-experimental vs mixed methods approaches
Use case: Understand methodological diversity, justify method choice
Contradiction Detection
Identify conflicting results and analyze potential reasons
Use case: Critical analysis, identifying research needs
Policy Translation
Convert research findings into actionable policy recommendations
Use case: Policy briefs, practitioner guidance
Future Research Design
Design follow-up studies based on identified research gaps
Use case: Grant proposals, dissertation planning
CLI Access
You can also access these prompts via the command line for quick copying:
# List all available scenarios
scholarag stage6-examples
# Copy a specific prompt
scholarag stage6-prompt hypothesis
scholarag stage6-prompt statistics
scholarag stage6-prompt contradictionsCustomization Tips
✏️ Modify Placeholders
All prompts include [placeholders] for you to customize. Replace them with your specific research context, variables, or questions.
🔗 Combine Prompts
Use multiple prompts in sequence. For example, start with "Context Scanning" then follow up with "Hypothesis Validation" for deeper analysis.
📝 Add Constraints
Narrow results by adding filters like "Focus on studies from 2020-2024" or "Only include RCT studies" at the end of prompts.
🎯 Iterate & Refine
Start broad, then ask follow-up questions to dig deeper. Use initial responses to guide more targeted queries.
Best Practices
- ✓ Always verify citations: Spot-check that cited papers actually exist in your database
- ✓ Document your sessions: Keep a log of prompts used and key findings
- ✓ Export results regularly: Save conversation outputs to markdown files
- ✓ Validate claims: Read original papers for critical findings before citing in your work
- ✓ Use interface scripts: Always run
python scripts/06_query_rag.py, not direct Claude chat
Advanced Usage
For comprehensive guidance on Stage 6 research conversations, including iterative workflows, citation management, and session documentation, see:
🎯 Ready to Start?
Choose a scenario above, copy the prompt, and fire up your RAG interface. Remember: these are starting points—customize them to match your specific research questions!