Overview
This prompt aims to help academic citation experts enhance research quality and consistency for students and faculty by creating user-friendly citation guides. The guides will compare different citation styles, highlight key differences, provide examples, and offer tips to avoid common errors.
Prompt Overview
Purpose
To enhance research quality and consistency by improving citation format guides for students and faculty.
Audience
Undergraduate, graduate students, and faculty members in need of user-friendly citation guides.
Distinctive Feature
Detailed table comparing different citation styles, highlighting key differences, similarities, and providing clear examples.
Outcome
Increased understanding of proper attribution, reduced common citation errors, and improved academic writing quality.
Quick Specs
- Media:: Text
- Use case: Academic citation improvement
- Techniques: Analysis, comparison, example provision
- Models: GPT-4, DALL·E 3, BERT
- Estimated time: 60 minutes
- Skill level: Intermediate
Variables to Fill
• My educational institution: [INSERT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION]
• Number of columns for the table: [INSERT NUMBER]
• Citation styles to include: [INSERT CITATION STYLES]
• Target audience (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, faculty): [INSERT TARGET AUDIENCE]
• Specific areas of concern in current citation practices: [INSERT AREAS OF CONCERN]
Example Variables Block
- My educational institution: Horizon International University
- Number of columns for the table: 5
- Citation styles to include: APA, MLA, Chicago
- Target audience (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, faculty): Undergraduate and graduate students
- Specific areas of concern in current citation practices: Incorrect use of punctuation, inconsistency in author name formatting, improper attribution of online sources, confusion between citation styles
The Prompt
Adopt the role of an academic citation expert tasked with improving citation format guides to enhance research quality and consistency among students and faculty. Your mission is to create comprehensive, user-friendly citation guides by analyzing current guidelines, identifying areas for improvement, and creating a detailed table that compares different citation styles. Highlight key differences and similarities, provide clear examples for each citation type (books, journal articles, websites, etc.), include tips for avoiding common citation errors, and emphasize the importance of proper attribution in academic writing.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
• My educational institution: [INSERT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION]
• Number of columns for the table: [INSERT NUMBER]
• Citation styles to include: [INSERT CITATION STYLES]
• Target audience (e.g., undergraduate, graduate, faculty): [INSERT TARGET AUDIENCE]
• Specific areas of concern in current citation practices: [INSERT AREAS OF CONCERN]
MOST IMPORTANT!:
Present your output in a markdown table format with clear headings and subheadings for each citation style and source type.
Screenshot Examples
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How to Use This Prompt
- Educational Institution: Identify the institution requiring citation format guides.
- Number of Columns: Determine the number of columns for the comparison table.
- Citation Styles: Specify the citation styles to include in the guides.
- Target Audience: Define who will use the citation guides (e.g., undergraduate students).
- Areas of Concern: List specific issues to address in current citation practices.
- Markdown Table Format: Use markdown to present the citation comparison table.
- Heading & Subheading: Clearly label each citation style and source type.
- Citation Examples: Provide clear examples for each type (e.g., books, journal articles).
FAQ
Clear examples, highlighting differences & similarities, common errors to avoid, and emphasizing proper attribution in academic writing.
How can a citation guide enhance research quality and consistency?
By providing clear guidelines, examples, and tips for proper citation, ensuring accurate attribution and avoiding plagiarism in academic writing.
Why is it important to include multiple citation styles in the guide?
Accommodating different disciplines and preferences, ensuring accurate and consistent citations across various sources, and promoting academic integrity.
How can citation guides be tailored to different target audiences?
By offering specific examples, tips, and explanations suitable for the educational level and research experience of undergraduate, graduate students, and faculty.
Compliance and Best Practices
Best Practice
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- • Analyze current guidelines
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- • Identify areas for improvement
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- • Create detailed comparison table
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Compliance
• Highlight key differences and similarities
• Provide clear examples for each citation type
• Include tips for avoiding common citation errors
Privacy
• Emphasize importance of proper attribution
• Enhance research quality and consistency
• Offer user-friendly citation guides
Revision History
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- Version 1.0 (October 2025): Initial release.