Here is a list of 100 command prompts related to creating, formatting, and disseminating publication-ready output, categorized by the typical workflow.
1. Ideation & Planning
Define the core thesis statement in a single sentence.Identify the target publication (e.g., journal, conference, blog) and its audience.Analyze the "Author Guidelines" and scope of [target journal].Conduct a comprehensive literature review on [topic].Identify the "gap in the literature" this publication will fill.Formulate a novel hypothesis based on the identified gap.Create a detailed outline with all section headings (e.g., Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion).List the 3-5 key findings that *must* be included.Draft five potential titles and select the most compelling one.Generate a list of 5-7 relevant keywords for indexing.
2. Drafting: Abstract & Introduction
Draft a 250-word structured abstract (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).Write the "hook" (opening paragraph) to capture reader attention.Summarize the current state of the field, citing 3-5 key papers.Clearly state the paper's central research question or objective.Conclude the introduction with an outline of the paper's structure.
3. Drafting: Methods & Methodology
Describe the data collection process in a replicable, step-by-step manner.Detail the [statistical/text/data analysis] methods used.Justify the choice of this methodology over common alternatives.Describe the sample population or dataset (e.g., size, demographics, source).List all software, tools, and libraries (with versions) used for the analysis.Draft the "Ethical Considerations" or "Institutional Review Board (IRB)" statement.
4. Drafting: Results & Findings
Present the key findings *without* interpretation or discussion.Narrate the results in a logical sequence that follows the methodology.Write text that references every figure and table (e.g., "As shown in Table 1...").Report all relevant statistical values (e.g., p-values, confidence intervals, effect sizes).Select 3-5 powerful quotes (from interviews/text analysis) to use as direct evidence.Identify and report any null or unexpected findings.
5. Drafting: Discussion & Conclusion
Interpret the meaning of the results (i.e., "What do these findings mean?").Compare and contrast your findings with the existing literature cited in the introduction.Address any unexpected or contradictory results and offer a hypothesis for them.Clearly state the limitations of the study.Discuss the practical and theoretical implications of the findings.Summarize the main argument and key takeaways in the conclusion.Suggest 3-5 specific, actionable directions for future research.
6. Drafting: Supporting Sections
Write the "Acknowledgments" section, thanking [funders/colleagues].Write the "Competing Interests" or "Disclosure of Interest" statement.Draft a compelling "Highlights" section (3-5 bullet points) for the journal website.Write a "Data Availability Statement" explaining where the data can be found.
7. Data Visualization & Tables
Create a [bar chart/line graph/scatter plot] to visualize [data variable].Design a flowchart or diagram to explain the [methodology/process].Generate a high-resolution (300 dpi) TIFF/EPS version of [Figure 1].Create a table comparing [Group A] and [Group B] across [key metrics].Write a clear and concise caption for [Figure 2], explaining what it shows.Write a descriptive title and footnotes for [Table 1], defining all abbreviations.Design an infographic to summarize the main findings for a general audience.Create a "Graphical Abstract" summarizing the entire paper in one visual.Ensure all figures and tables are legible when printed in black and white.
8. Revision & Editing
Proofread the entire document for spelling and grammatical errors.Check for and eliminate all instances of [jargon/buzzword] for clarity.Shorten the manuscript to meet the [word count] limit.Read the entire document aloud to check for flow and rhythm.Ensure a consistent academic tone and voice throughout the manuscript.Verify that every argument or claim is supported by a citation or data.Simplify complex sentences (target: < 25 words per sentence).Check for overuse of the passive voice and convert to active voice where appropriate.Analyze the logical flow between paragraphs and add transition sentences.Run a plagiarism check on the final draft.Verify that all in-text citations perfectly match the bibliography.Check for consistency in terminology (e.g., "AI" vs. "Artificial Intelligence").Ask a colleague from a different field to read for clarity.
9. Formatting & Typesetting
Format the entire bibliography according to [APA/MLA/Chicago/IEEE] style.Generate a BibTeX file for all references.Format the document with the journal's required [margins/font/line spacing].Convert all in-text citations to [footnotes/endnotes].Generate an automated [Table of Contents] and [List of Figures].Typeset the document in LaTeX using the [journal's .cls template].Ensure all headings and subheadings are correctly hierarchical (e.g., H1, H2, H3).Insert page numbers and a running head as specified by the publisher.Check the typeset layout for "widows and orphans" (single lines/words on a new page).Verify that all special characters (e.g., Greek letters, math symbols) render correctly.
10. Submission & Peer Review
Draft a compelling cover letter to the journal editor.Suggest 3-5 potential peer reviewers (who are not collaborators).List any reviewers to exclude due to a clear conflict of interest.Anonymize the manuscript (remove author names, affiliations, self-citations) for double-blind review.Create a point-by-point response letter addressing all comments from [Reviewer 1].Draft a polite but firm rebuttal to [Reviewer 2's] incorrect criticism.Highlight all changes made to the revised manuscript using [tracked changes/colored text].Upload the complete submission package (manuscript, figures, supplementary files) to the [submission portal].7Open.Review and correct the final page proofs/galleys from the publisher.Sign and return the "License to Publish" or "Copyright Transfer" agreement.
11. Dissemination & Impact
Write a plain-language summary of the article for a press release.Draft a 10-tweet thread summarizing the key findings, starting with a hook.Create a 2-minute video script explaining the paper's importance.Write a blog post about the "story behind the paper."Prepare a slide deck based on the publication for a [conference/webinar].Identify 10 key journalists or influencers who cover this topic.Post the [accepted manuscript/preprint] to [arXiv/ResearchGate/Academia.edu].Email the published PDF to all co-authors, collaborators, and key researchers cited in the paper.Update your [CV/LinkedIn/professional website] with the new publication.Archive the raw data and analysis code in a public repository (e.g., Zenodo, GitHub).
12. Post-Publication
Track the paper's citations and altmetrics using [Google Scholar/Altmetric].Analyze the citations to see *who* is using your work and *how*.Draft a "corrigendum" or "erratum" to correct an error found in the published version.Write a formal response to a "Letter to the Editor" that criticizes your paper.Plan a follow-up study based on the "Future Research" section.Analyze the social media (e.g., Twitter, Reddit) discussion of your paper.Summarize the impact of the publication for an [annual review/grant report].Convert the publication into a chapter for a [book/dissertation].Create a "version 2" of the paper by incorporating new data.Archive the final, published version (PDF) in your [institutional repository].
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