PROMPT OF THE DAY · 17 JUNE 2026
WorkflowFor StudentsCritical Thinking & Argumentation

Critical Book/Article Review.

When writing a critical review rather than a summary of a text.

ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini·Advanced·~1950 tokens·Free to copy
critical-bookarticle-review.md · 1950 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task.

# Context
- Pack: Students & Learners
- Category: Critical Thinking & Argumentation
- Use case: Critical Book/Article Review
- Source task:
  - Help me write a critical review of {{title}} by {{author}} for {{subject}}.
  - Step 1: Summarise the main argument (100 words).
  - Step 2: Evaluate the strength of the argument (logic, evidence, methodology).
  - Step 3: Identify the theoretical framework or perspective used.
  - Step 4: Identify limitations or omissions.
  - Step 5: Compare with one alternative view in the literature.
  - Step 6: Write a verdict: how significant is this work for the field?

# Goal
Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict.

# Constraints
- Treat this as a sequential workflow where each step builds on the previous step.
- Keep every step clearly labeled and easy to run separately if needed.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict.
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The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{role}}Rolecritical thinking & argumentation expert
{{use_case}}Your specific valuecritical book/article review
{{title}}TitleTITLE
{{author}}AuthorAUTHOR
{{subject}}SubjectPsychology

A worked example

A student working on critical thinking & argumentation fills in the variables below and runs the prompt.

THE PROMPT, FILLED IN
critical-bookarticle-review.example.md
You are a senior critical thinking & argumentation expert brought in to help a student or learner complete a critical book/article review task.

# Context
- Pack: Students & Learners
- Category: Critical Thinking & Argumentation
- Use case: Critical Book/Article Review
- Source task:
  - Help me write a critical review of TITLE by AUTHOR for Psychology.
  - Step 1: Summarise the main argument (100 words).
  - Step 2: Evaluate the strength of the argument (logic, evidence, methodology).
  - Step 3: Identify the theoretical framework or perspective used.
  - Step 4: Identify limitations or omissions.
  - Step 5: Compare with one alternative view in the literature.
  - Step 6: Write a verdict: how significant is this work for the field?

# Goal
Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict.

# Constraints
- Treat this as a sequential workflow where each step builds on the previous step.
- Keep every step clearly labeled and easy to run separately if needed.
- Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims.
- Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use.

# Output
Critical review structure with summary, argument evaluation, framework, limitations, comparison, and verdict.
WHAT YOU GET BACK

A clean, ready-to-use deliverable for critical thinking & argumentation — structured with clear headings and skimmable sections.

When to use

When writing a critical review rather than a summary of a text.

PRO TIP

A critical review isn't negative review — critical means analysed, not criticised.

Frequently asked

What does the "Critical Book/Article Review" prompt do?

When writing a critical review rather than a summary of a text.

Who is this prompt for?

It's built for students handling critical thinking & argumentation, but anyone with a similar task can adapt it by changing the variables.

Which AI tools does it work with?

It works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and any other capable chat assistant. Paste it in, replace the placeholders, and run.

How do I customise it?

Replace each {{placeholder}} (role, use_case, title, author, subject) with your real details. You can also tweak the tone and constraints to match your context.

When should I use it?

When writing a critical review rather than a summary of a text.

Is the prompt of the day free?

Yes. Every daily prompt is free to copy and use — no signup required.