How to Use AI for Studying

Explain {{concept}} for a student studying {{subject}} at the {{level}} level.

Structure your explanation as:
1. **One-sentence definition** — clear and jargon-free
2. **How it works** — break down the mechanism or logic step by step
3. **Real-world analogy** — compare it to something from everyday life
4. **Why it matters** — how this concept connects to the broader subject
5. **Common misconceptions** — what students typically get wrong about this and why
6. **Quick self-test** — ask me 2 questions to check if I actually understood (do not give the answers yet)

If I answer the self-test questions, grade my responses and explain any errors.

Create a practice quiz on {{topic}} for a {{course_name}} class.

Quiz specifications:
- {{num_questions}} questions total
- Mix of question types: {{question_types}}
- Difficulty: Start easy, increase progressively
- Cover these subtopics: {{subtopics}}

For each question:
- Write the question clearly
- For multiple choice: include 4 options with exactly 1 correct answer and 3 plausible distractors
- After ALL questions, provide an answer key with detailed explanations for each answer
- For wrong answers, explain why each incorrect option is wrong

At the end, include a scoring guide:
- 90-100%: Ready for the exam
- 70-89%: Review the topics you missed
- Below 70%: Revisit the core material before retesting

Create a comprehensive study guide for {{exam_topic}}.

Course: {{course_name}}
Exam date: {{exam_date}}
Source material: {{source_material}}

Study guide structure:

## Key Concepts (ranked by importance)
For each concept: definition, key formula/rule (if applicable), and one example

## Connections Map
How the major concepts relate to each other (show cause-and-effect chains or hierarchies)

## Must-Know Facts
Bullet list of specific facts, dates, formulas, or definitions likely to appear on the exam

## Practice Problems
5 problems that test the most important concepts, ordered by difficulty

## Common Exam Traps
Patterns that professors typically use to trick students on this topic

## 30-Minute Rapid Review
If I only have 30 minutes before the exam, what should I focus on? Prioritize ruthlessly.

Generate spaced-repetition flashcards from the following study material.

Subject: {{subject}}
Material:
{{study_material}}

Create {{num_cards}} flashcards following these rules:
- Front: A clear, specific question (not vague or overly broad)
- Back: A concise answer (1-3 sentences max)
- Tag each card with a difficulty level: Basic (recall) | Intermediate (understanding) | Advanced (application)

Card types to include:
- Definition cards: "What is X?"
- Comparison cards: "How does X differ from Y?"
- Application cards: "In what situation would you use X?"
- Cause-effect cards: "What happens when X?"

Format each card as:
Q: [question]
A: [answer]
Difficulty: [level]

Optimize for active recall — the front should require thinking, not just recognition.

Help me plan an essay on the following topic.

Essay prompt: {{essay_prompt}}
Required length: {{word_count}} words
Course: {{course_name}}
Citation style: {{citation_style}}

Generate a detailed outline:

1. **Thesis statement**: A clear, arguable claim (not a fact or obvious statement)
2. **Introduction strategy**: How to hook the reader and set up the thesis
3. **Body paragraphs** (one for each main argument):
   - Topic sentence
   - Key evidence or example to include
   - How this point supports the thesis
   - Potential counterargument and rebuttal
4. **Conclusion strategy**: How to tie arguments together and leave a lasting impression
5. **Sources to find**: Specific types of sources that would strengthen each argument

Do NOT write the essay — only the outline. I want to write it myself using this structure.

I am researching {{research_topic}} for a {{assignment_type}} in my {{course_name}} class.

What I know so far: {{current_understanding}}

Help me navigate this research:

1. **Key questions to investigate**: What are the 5 most important questions I should answer about this topic?
2. **Search terms**: Specific terms and phrases to search in academic databases (Google Scholar, JSTOR, PubMed)
3. **Landmark works**: What are the foundational papers, books, or authors in this area?
4. **Current debates**: What are researchers currently disagreeing about?
5. **Methodology suggestions**: What research methods are commonly used to study this topic?
6. **Pitfalls to avoid**: Common mistakes students make when researching this topic

Important: Flag any claims where my current understanding might be inaccurate and explain why. I want to correct misunderstandings early.