Read a paper in four passes

Q: What is this prompt for?

I need to read this material: {{material}}. Break it down in four passes: (1) what problem it addresses and why it matters, in one sentence; (2) the method used and the boundary of its applicability;

Q: Do I need to pay to use it?

No. This prompt is in the free tier and is shown in full.

I need to read this material: {{material}}.

Copy this prompt

I need to read this material: {{material}}. Break it down in four passes: (1) what problem it addresses and why it matters, in one sentence; (2) the method used and the boundary of its applicability; (3) its core evidence and whether that evidence supports the conclusion; (4) what must hold for me to apply the conclusion in my own work, and the risks. End with three numbers or findings worth remembering.

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

我要读这份材料：{{材料}}。请按四步帮我拆：1) 它想解决什么问题、为什么这个问题重要（一句话）；2) 它用什么方法，这个方法的适用边界在哪；3) 它的核心证据是什么，证据强度够不够支撑结论；4) 如果我要在自己的工作里用它的结论，需要满足什么条件、有什么风险。最后给三个我该记住的数字或结论。

FAQ

What is this prompt for?

I need to read this material: {{material}}.

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.