AI Research Assistant
Opta Chat AI guideAI Research Assistant
Structure a research question and identify what evidence is needed with a repeatable prompt, useful context and a careful human review.
Try Opta Chat AIBuild a useful result, not just a quick output
Start by defining the audience, purpose and information the AI should use. A focused request makes it easier to produce a research outline and source checklist for students, writers and analysts. Treat the first response as a working draft and improve it with specific feedback.
Step-by-step workflow
- Define the outcome
State that you want a research outline and source checklist and explain how it will be used. - Add audience and context
Describe the needs, knowledge level and constraints of students, writers and analysts. - Set clear boundaries
Specify length, tone, format, required details and anything the result must avoid. - Review and improve
Revise weak sections, check important details, and verify all citations and use primary sources where possible.
Prompt starter
Help me structure a research question and identify what evidence is needed for students, writers and analysts. Produce a research outline and source checklist. Ask for any essential missing context first, use clear sections, explain important choices, and flag details that require human verification.
Frequently asked questions
What information should I include?
Include the goal, audience, source material, constraints, desired format and an example when you have one.
How should I review the result?
Check whether it meets the brief, verify important facts and rights, then verify all citations and use primary sources where possible.