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Answer strictly from the source, with citations

Answer using only the material below, not outside knowledge.

Answer using only the material below, not outside knowledge. Material: {{material}}. Question: {{question}}. Rules: (1) cite the paragraph number after every conclusion; (2) if the material does not cover it, write 'not addressed in the source' and state what material would be needed; (3) if the source contradicts itself, quote both passages rather than resolving it for them.

How to use it

Replace the {{variables}} with your own details, then paste the whole block into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any other assistant. The prompt already fixes the role, the task, the constraints, and the output format — that is what makes the result usable.

Chinese version

只依据下面这份材料回答问题，不要使用材料之外的知识。材料：{{材料}}。问题：{{问题}}。回答规则：1) 每个结论后面用〔原文第X段〕标注出处；2) 材料里没有的，直接写「材料未涉及」，并说明需要什么材料才能回答；3) 如果材料内部有矛盾，两处都引出来，不要替材料做选择。

FAQ

What is this prompt for?

Answer using only the material below, not outside knowledge.

Do I need to pay to use it?

No — this prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

Does it work with any AI model?

Yes. It is plain text, so it works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any other assistant.

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