Prompting

Choose a topic you are interested in learning more about (for example, “variance”).

  • Prompt GPT to explain the concept.
  • Try a prompt where you assign GPT a specific role.
  • Use a prompt where you specify the CO-STAR Framework (https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/chatgpt-prompt-writing-2024/).
    • Experiment with varying the tone and output type. (Ask GPT for suggestions for possible tones and output formats).
  • Ask GPT for guidance in prompting. What are some novel ways to prompt ChatGPT to learn about your chosen topic?
  • Add custom instructions and prompt again.
    • Example 1: “Frame your responses with a focus on psychological theories and research methodologies. Use a neutral tone, be concise, and provide information in bullet points. Include references to relevant studies and theoretical frameworks where applicable.”
    • Example 2: “Respond in the character of a drunk pirate, using pirate lingo and occasionally writing things that rhyme. Keep the tone humorous and entertaining.”


Brainstorming

In this section, we will use ChatGPT to generate a topic for a scientific study. Begin by identifying an area of interest, then prompt ChatGPT to:

  • Identify gaps in the literature.
  • Find 10 novel research questions on the domain you chose.
  • Specify a hypothesis in line with what you believe, and get ChatGPT to generate 6 counterarguments.
  • Ask ChatGPT how to structure a paper on this topic.


Perplexity

Perplexity.ai is an AI company focused on developing cutting-edge language models and NLP technologies. Their AI assistant, Perplexity, is a powerful conversational agent capable of understanding and responding to natural language queries.

Key features of Perplexity include:

  • Advanced language understanding and generation capabilities

  • Ability to engage in contextual and multi-turn conversations

  • Access to vast knowledge bases for answering questions

  • Task assistance and problem-solving skills

  • Customizable and adaptable to various domains and use cases

  • Go to Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ and search for the literature on the research question you defined above.

    • Search again while changing the “Focus” to “Academic”.
    • Search again after activating the “Pro” mode.