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Summarizing Documents

Create concise, accurate summaries of long documents, inbox threads, and articles

Recommended Persona

Act as an expert research analyst and technical writer

Output Format

Key points, main arguments, actionable insights, structured outline

Context to Include

What type of document (article, report, book, transcript)?
Who is the summary for (expertise level)?
What is the desired length (bullet points, paragraph, page)?
What information is most important (findings, arguments, data)?
What format (executive summary, outline, key takeaways)?

Before & After Example

Weak Prompt

Summarize this article

Strong Prompt

Act as an expert research analyst and technical writer. Summarize this 50-page market research report on AI adoption in healthcare for our executive team.

Context:
- Document: Market research report with data, case studies, trends
- Audience: C-suite executives (non-technical, time-constrained)
- Focus: Key findings, market size, adoption barriers, recommendations
- Format: Executive summary (1 page max) with clear sections:
  * Market overview (3-4 key statistics)
  * Main findings (5 bullet points)
  * Critical challenges
  * Strategic recommendations (3 actionable items)
- Tone: Professional, data-driven, action-oriented
- Exclude: Detailed methodology, granular data tables

Create a scannable summary that enables quick decision-making.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

×Not specifying desired summary length
×Missing target audience or expertise level
×No guidance on what to prioritize or exclude
×Unclear format (bullet points vs paragraphs)
×Forgetting the summary purpose or use case

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