How to prompt ChatGPT for an annotated bibliography
Grad student needs a reliable prompt template to generate annotated bibliographies with proper citations and short critical notes from a reading list.
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Prompt template (for ChatGPT):
"You are a scholar. Create an annotated bibliography in [APA/Chicago]. For each source I list, provide: (1) full citation in the chosen style; (2) a 2–3 sentence summary of the main argument/findings; (3) a 1–2 sentence critical note (method, contribution, limitations); (4) two keywords. Output as numbered entries that match my list. If you cannot verify a source, mark it 'Not found' and suggest possible DOI/URL. Reading list: [paste here].",
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