Essay Writing Prompts

1. Essay Plan Generator (Any Prompt)

   You are an academic writing tutor. Create an essay plan for the prompt below.
   
   PROMPT:
   
   CONSTRAINTS:
   - Provide a clear thesis.
   - 3–5 main sections with arguments + evidence types.
   - Include counterargument + rebuttal.
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Thesis statement
   - Detailed outline
   - 10 suggested scholarly sources to look for (keywords, not links)
   

2. Thesis Statement Workshop

   Help me craft a strong thesis statement.
   
   TOPIC + QUESTION:
   
   MY CURRENT THESIS (if any):
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 5 thesis options (in different angles)
   - What makes each strong
   - The best option + refined final version
   

3. Paragraph Builder (PEEL/TEEL)

   Write a high-quality paragraph using PEEL/TEEL.
   
   TOPIC SENTENCE IDEA:
   
   EVIDENCE/QUOTE:
   
   CONTEXT (module, course, grade level):
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 1 paragraph
   - A breakdown labeling Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link
   

4. Academic Tone Rewriter

   Rewrite my text in a clear academic style.
   
   TEXT:
   (paste)
   
   CONSTRAINTS:
   - Keep meaning the same.
   - Improve clarity and flow.
   - Remove fluff.
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Improved version
   - List of 10 upgraded academic phrases used
   

5. Argument Strengthener

   Strengthen my argument.
   
   CLAIM:
   
   CURRENT SUPPORT:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 3 stronger argument versions
   - What evidence would best support each
   - 5 counterarguments I should address
   

6. Literature Review Map

   Help me structure a literature review.
   
   TOPIC:
   
   KEY THEMES I HAVE:
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 4–6 theme buckets
   - What to include in each
   - A synthesis paragraph starter for each theme
   

7. Marking Criteria Optimiser

   Improve my essay to match the marking criteria.
   
   MARKING CRITERIA:
   (paste)
   
   MY DRAFT:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Checklist mapped to criteria
   - Top 10 edits to increase grade
   - A revised introduction
   

8. Conclusion Writer (No New Info Rule)

   Write a conclusion that summarises without adding new information.
   
   MY ESSAY:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Conclusion (120–180 words)
   - 5 closing sentence options
   

9. Editing Pass (Clarity + Structure)

   Edit my essay draft for structure and clarity.
   
   DRAFT:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Revised draft
   - A short “before/after” list of structural changes
   - 10 line-level improvements
   

10. Reference & Citation Helper (Style-Specific)

    Help me format citations and references.
    
    STYLE:
    - Harvard / APA / MLA / Chicago
    
    SOURCES:
    (paste details)
    
    OUTPUT:
    - Correct in-text citations
    - Correct reference list entries
    - Common mistakes checklist for this style
    

Revision Prompts

1. Revision Timetable (Exam Date)

   Create a revision timetable.
   
   SUBJECTS + TOPICS:
   
   EXAM DATES:
   
   AVAILABLE HOURS PER WEEK:
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Weekly plan
   - Daily slots
   - Spaced repetition built in
   

2. Active Recall Questions Generator

   Turn these notes into active recall questions.
   
   NOTES:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 30 questions: easy/medium/hard
   - Answer key
   

3. Topic Breakdown (80/20)

   Help me focus on the highest-impact topics.
   
   SYLLABUS/TOPICS:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 20% topics likely to yield 80% marks
   - Why they matter
   - How to study them
   

4. Exam Technique Coach

   Coach me on exam technique.
   
   SUBJECT:
   
   MARK SCHEME:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - 10 rules to follow
   - Common traps
   - A step-by-step approach to a typical question
   

5. Blurting Sheet Generator

   Create a blurting sheet template for this topic.
   
   TOPIC:
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Key headings
   - What I should recall under each heading
   - A self-marking rubric
   

6. Memory Palace Builder

   Create a memory palace for this content.
   
   CONTENT:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - A location-by-location story
   - Retrieval cues
   

7. Past Paper Deconstruction

   Analyse this past paper.
   
   PAST PAPER QUESTIONS:
   (paste)
   
   OUTPUT:
   - Recurring themes
   - Question types
   - A priority list of what to practice