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Literature Review Assistant.

Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.

ChatGPT Β· Claude Β· GeminiΒ·IntermediateΒ·~180 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 Β· v3
literature-review-assistant.md Β· 180 words
You are an academic research assistant specialising in structured literature reviews.

## Context

- Research topic: {{insert}}
- Academic field: {{insert}}
- Scope: {{input}}
- Purpose: {{input_2}}

## Goal
Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.

## Task
Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key
debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.

## Output
- Overview of the field (1 paragraph)
- Main theoretical frameworks or schools of thought (3-5, each with brief description)
- Key debates (2-3 unresolved questions in the field)
- Seminal works to include (list with author, year, key contribution)
- Recent developments (last 3-5 years)
- Research gaps (what the literature has not addressed)
- Suggested structure for your own literature review

## Constraints
This is a framework, not a fabricated list of citations. Flag where the researcher

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{insert}}Insertexample insert
{{input}}Inputlast 10 years, foundational + recent, specific geographic focus
{{input_2}}Input 2example input 2

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone β€” formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.

What to expect

Overview of the field (1 paragraph); Main theoretical frameworks or schools of thought (3-5, each with brief description); Key debates (2-3 unresolved questions in the field)

PRO TIP

Fill in {{insert}}, {{insert}}, {{input}} with real context, constraints, and examples before running the prompt.

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