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Example Prompts for Students
Studying & Understanding Course Material
- "Explain [topic] in simple terms as if I’m new to the subject."
- "Summarize this article/lecture notes in a way that highlights the main points." (Paste the content)
- "Create a study guide for [topic] with key concepts, definitions, and examples."
- "Give me a step-by-step breakdown of how [concept/process] works."
- "What are common mistakes students make when learning [topic], and how can I avoid them?"
Writing & Research Help
- "Generate a thesis statement for an essay about [topic]."
- "Help me outline an argumentative essay on [topic] with main points and supporting evidence."
- "Rewrite this paragraph to be clearer and more concise." (Paste the paragraph)
- "Suggest credible sources or research topics related to [subject]."
- "Turn this list of bullet points into a structured paragraph." (Paste the bullet points)
Critical Thinking & Discussions
- "What are different perspectives on [controversial topic] and their supporting arguments?"
- "How can I challenge my own biases when writing about [issue]?"
- "Create a discussion question about [topic] that encourages critical thinking."
- "What are real-world applications of [theory/concept]?"
- "Explain the pros and cons of [idea, policy, or theory] in a balanced way."
Test & Exam Preparation
- "Create a practice quiz with multiple-choice and short-answer questions about [topic]."
- "Give me mnemonic devices to help memorize [list of facts or concepts]."
- "Simulate a short-answer test response to this question: [insert question]."
- "Provide sample answers for a persuasive essay question on [topic]."
- "Break down this complex formula or equation step by step."
Group Projects & Presentations
- "Suggest an engaging way to present information about [topic] to an audience."
- "Help me divide roles and tasks for a group project on [subject]."
- "Generate a script for a presentation on [topic] with an introduction, main points, and conclusion."
- "Provide constructive feedback on this paragraph/slide to improve clarity and impact." (Paste content)
- "How can I make my presentation slides visually appealing and easy to understand?"
Email & Professional Communication
- "Write a professional email to my professor asking for an extension on an assignment due to illness."
- "Help me draft a polite email requesting feedback on my recent exam."
- "Create a LinkedIn summary highlighting my skills in [field] as a student."
- "Generate a short thank-you email to a guest speaker who visited my class."
- "Write a request to a faculty member asking for a letter of recommendation."
Time Management & Study Strategies
- "Create a weekly study schedule for preparing for my final exams."
- "How can I manage my time effectively while balancing school, work, and personal life?"
- "Suggest productivity techniques to help me focus better while studying."
- "Break this big project into smaller, manageable tasks with deadlines."
- "What are the best ways to retain information when studying for long periods?"
Accessibility Statement
The University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person with a disability who needs accommodations for a workshop should contact UMA Libraries at uma.library@maine.edu to submit a request. Due to the lead-time needed to arrange certain accommodations, individuals should submit their request no later 1 week before the event.