Use these example prompts to get the most out of Jenni’s AI tools. Whether you’re reading a complex research paper, writing your thesis, or refining your arguments, these prompts help you move faster and write with more confidence.
Use the examples below to get started or as inspiration to build your own.
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Prompts for Reviewing Research Articles (PDF Chat & Library Sources)
Use these prompts when you’re trying to digest, summarize, or analyze academic papers in your Library.
Goal | Try asking Jenni: | Knowledge Sources Used |
Summarize a single paper | “What are the key arguments made in this paper?” “Summarize the main contributions of this study.” | Single PDF Source |
Find connections across papers | “Compare the arguments made in these two papers—what overlaps or contradictions do you notice?” “What themes connect these three sources?” | Multiple PDF Sources |
Synthesize with your own thinking | “How can the arguments in this paper support or challenge my claim that [insert claim]?” “How do the findings in this paper relate to [a theory/concept I’m exploring]?” | Single PDF Source |
Critique or analyze academic positions | “Which section of the paper raises the biggest unanswered question? What quote supports this?” “From what angle does this author disagree with previous work?” | Single PDF +Web |
Support a lit review | ““List 3 quotes from this paper that would be useful in a lit review about [topic].” “Find 2 key quotes from the Results or Discussion section that challenge conventional thinking about [topic].” | Single PDF + Web |
Prompts to Support Drafting (Writing Feedback + Document Source)
Use these prompts when working on your own paper-in-progress. Upload your draft and ask Jenni to help with clarity, structure, and argument quality.
Goal | Try asking Jenni: | Source Used |
Improve tone & phrasing | “Can you rewrite this paragraph in a more persuasive tone?” “I want this section to sound more reflective—can you help reword it?” | Current Document |
Smooth structure & flow | “Suggest a better transition between paragraph 1 (on topic X) and paragraph 2 (on topic Y).” “Reorganize this section so the argument flows more clearly.” | Current Document |
Clarify complex ideas | “Can you simplify this sentence without losing its technical meaning?” “This sentence feels awkward—can you rewrite it more fluently?” | Current Document |
Peer-review style feedback | “What are the weakest parts of my argument in this section?” “Does this paragraph clearly support my thesis?” | Current Document |
Integrate citations or quotes | “Help me integrate this quote [insert] into the paragraph more smoothly.” “Can you rewrite this with in-text citation formatting (APA)?” | Current Document + Library |
Prompt Combinations: Web + Library + Draft (Multi-Source Synthesis)
Jenni’s AI Chat lets you combine multiple sources—your draft, selected PDFs, and even the web—for higher-level synthesis and smarter questioning.
Goal | Try asking Jenni: | Source Used |
Cross-source insight | “What do my sources + web say about recent challenges in [topic]?” “How does this paper compare to recent web content on [theme]?” | Library + Web + Current Document |
Validate with broader context | “Based on my paper + sources, what counterarguments should I address?” “What evidence from the web could strengthen this claim?” | Library + Web + Current Document |
Discover new angles | “Are there any surprising or unexplored angles related to this topic?” “What’s missing in my current coverage of this issue?” | Library + Web + Current Document |
Pro Tips for Better Results
Reference parts of your draft or documents when needed
Don’t be afraid to iterate—Jenni improves with conversational flow
Want More Tips?
See How to Use AI Chat with Source Control for help setting up your chat environment with exactly the sources you want.