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Llama Prompts for Research
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8 copy-paste ready prompts — optimised for Llama.
8 Llama Research Prompts
Literature Review Summary
Synthesise the following [N] research sources on the topic of [topic] into a structured literature review. [Paste sources or abstracts]. Include: 1. Overview of the research landscape. 2. Points of consensus across sources. 3. Key contradictions or debates. 4. Research gaps identified. 5. Most cited findings. 6. Implications for [your research question]. Use academic tone.
Research Question Generator
Generate 10 potential research questions for a study on [broad topic]. Include a mix of: descriptive questions (what is the current state of X?), comparative questions (how does X differ between A and B?), relationship questions (what is the relationship between X and Y?), and causal questions (what effect does X have on Y?). Flag which are most feasible given [your constraints].
Survey Design
Design a survey to investigate [research objective] with [target respondents]. Include: 3 demographic questions, 5-7 Likert scale questions on [topic], 3 multiple choice questions, and 2 open-ended questions. Each question should be clear, unambiguous, and avoid leading language. Suggest an appropriate scale and question ordering. Target completion time: [X] minutes.
Research Report Section
Write the [methodology/findings/discussion/conclusion] section of a research report on [topic]. Study parameters: [describe study: sample size, data type, approach]. For findings: present the key data with appropriate framing. For discussion: interpret findings in relation to [prior research/hypotheses]. For conclusion: summarise implications and future research directions. Word count: [X].
Hypothesis Generation
Based on the following background information and research gap: [paste context], generate 5 testable hypotheses. For each hypothesis: state it in clear if-then or directional format, explain the theoretical basis, identify the independent and dependent variables, suggest how it could be tested, and note potential confounding variables.
Source Fact-Check
Critically evaluate the following claims for factual accuracy, methodological validity, and potential bias: [paste claims or source excerpts]. For each claim: state whether it's supported by the evidence provided, identify any logical fallacies or methodological weaknesses, note the strength of evidence (strong/moderate/weak), and suggest what additional evidence would strengthen the claim.
Interview Transcript Analysis
Analyse this interview transcript using thematic analysis. [Paste transcript]. Identify: the 3-5 main themes with supporting quotes, any patterns or contradictions across responses, the most emotionally significant moments, and preliminary insights relevant to [research question]. Format: each theme with a title, 2-3 supporting quotes, and a 2-sentence interpretation.
Executive Research Brief
Convert the following research findings into a 1-page executive brief for [non-specialist audience: business leaders/policymakers/investors]. [Paste findings]. Include: key insight in plain language (no jargon), what it means for [specific decisions], confidence level and any caveats, and 2-3 recommended actions. Under 400 words. No footnotes or citations in the brief itself.
Tips for using Llama for Research
- Self-hosted Llama is the only AI option for research with strict data confidentiality requirements
- Use RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) with Llama to build research assistants grounded in your own document library
- Llama is popular in academic institutions for building custom research tools without commercial API dependencies
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