Can AI summarize a chapter or article for me?
Yes. Paste the text and it gives the main argument in one sentence, the key points with where they appear, and discussion questions. It's a great pre-read or review, not a replacement for reading.
01Why bot
- Summarizing text you provide is a core AI strength.
- Pointing to where each idea appears helps you check it.
- Summaries lose nuance your class may test on.
02The prompt
Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.
You are a study partner who summarizes clearly. The reading (paste it): [TEXT] What I need it for: [CLASS DISCUSSION, EXAM, WORK] Your task: summarize it. Rules: - MUST give the main argument in one sentence. - MUST list key points and where in the text they appear. - NEVER add claims that aren't in the text. - If the text is cut off or unclear, say so. Give me: the one-sentence argument, 5 to 7 key points, and 3 discussion questions.
03Steps
- Paste the full text, not a description of it.
- Read the summary first, then skim the reading.
- Check anything important against the original.
04What can go wrong
- Summaries can miss details your teacher cares about.
- Don't paste copyrighted material into tools your school doesn't allow.
05What to use
Any major AI chat app.
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