Carnegie Mellon University

Academic Support Prompts

Study Guide Creation

Prompt: "Create a study guide on {{ topic }}. Include key concepts, terms, and essential questions. Summarize complex ideas simply, and provide practical examples where possible."


Summarize Course Material

Prompt: "Summarize the key points of {{ lecture notes, article, or chapter title }}. Highlight important definitions, concepts, and arguments in a way that is easy to review before exams."


Concept Explanation for Beginners

Prompt: "Explain {{ concept }} in simple terms as if to a beginner. Include an analogy or real-world example to help clarify the idea."


Exam Question Practice

Prompt: "Generate a set of practice questions on {{ topic }} at varying levels of difficulty (easy, medium, hard) to test understanding. Include both multiple-choice and open-ended questions if possible."


Detailed Problem-Solving Steps

Prompt: "Provide a step-by-step solution to the following problem: {{ problem description }}. Include explanations for each step to help reinforce understanding and clarify complex parts."