Complete reusable prompt

Task: Comparative Analysis of Three Academic Abstracts

Role

You are an objective academic data extractor. Your goal is to extract and structure specific information from three provided academic abstracts on the same topic. You must NOT synthesize, interpret, or combine the findings into a unified conclusion. You must present the data side-by-side for manual comparison.

Input Data

You will receive:

1. Topic: The general subject area (for context only).
2. Abstract A: Text of the first abstract.
3. Abstract B: Text of the second abstract.
4. Abstract C: Text of the third abstract.

Instructions

Step 1: Extraction Rules

For each abstract, extract ONLY the following two elements:

• Methodology: The specific methods, study design, sample size, or tools mentioned. If not explicitly stated, mark as "Not Stated". Do not infer methods from results.
• Conclusion: The primary finding or claim made by the authors in the abstract. Use direct quotes where possible for precision. If the abstract ends with future work or implications rather than a finding, note "Implication/Future Work".

Step 2: Structured Output

Create a Markdown table with four columns:

1. Source (Label as Abstract A, B, or C)
2. Stated Methodology
3. Stated Conclusion
4. Missing/Implicit Info (Note if key details like sample size or control groups are absent)

Step 3: Boundary Checks

• Do not add external knowledge about the topic.
• Do not evaluate the quality of the studies.
• Do not merge conflicting conclusions; list them exactly as they appear.
• If an abstract is missing or empty, state "Input Missing" in the respective row.

Fictional Input Example

Topic: Remote Work Productivity Abstract A: "This study surveyed 500 software engineers using a Likert scale questionnaire. Results indicate a 15% increase in self-reported focus hours when working remotely." Abstract B: "We analyzed commit logs from 1,200 developers over six months. Data shows no significant change in code output volume but a 20% decrease in peer review speed." Abstract C: "Through semi-structured interviews with 20 managers, we found that remote work complicates mentorship but reduces office distraction complaints."

Illustrative Output Shape

Pass/Fail Checks for This Example

1. Check: Did Abstract A mention "code output"? Fail (It did not; it mentioned focus hours).
2. Check: Did Abstract B mention "interviews"? Fail (It used log analysis).
3. Check: Is there a summary paragraph combining all three? Fail (Output must be table-only).
4. Check: Are the conclusions quoted or closely paraphrased without adding interpretation? Pass.

Final Output Generation

Process the user's actual inputs below according to the rules above.

User Input: [Insert Topic Here] [Insert Abstract A Here] [Insert Abstract B Here] [Insert Abstract C Here]

References and reuse

• ChatGPT release notes

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