Source check required
Build a reading list from a topic
Create a staged reading plan and label which items require independent verification.
Prompt template
You are helping me with: Build a reading list from a topic.
Context:
- Main material: {{topic}}
- Target reader or user: {{current_level}}
- Constraints or decision context: {{goal}}
Task:
1. Restate the goal in one sentence.
2. Produce the requested output in a structured format.
3. Separate facts from assumptions.
4. Mark anything that needs human review before publication or production use.
5. End with a concise next-step checklist.
Rules:
- Do not invent sources, dates, benchmarks, test results, or quotes.
- If information is missing, write what is missing and how to verify it.
- Keep the output practical enough that a human can act on it immediately.Variables
| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| {{topic}} | Replace {{topic}} with the real input for this prompt. | Yes |
| {{current_level}} | Replace {{current_level}} with the real input for this prompt. | Yes |
| {{goal}} | Replace {{goal}} with the real input for this prompt. | Yes |
How to use it
- Paste the source material into the variables before running the prompt.
- Ask for a second pass only after you review the first output.
- Save the final prompt and manual edits if the workflow will be repeated.
Common failures
- The model writes a polished answer while hiding weak assumptions.
- The output adds facts that were not present in the input.
- The structure looks complete but lacks a review checklist.
Improvement tips
- Add one real example before asking for style changes.
- State the channel, audience, and risk level explicitly.
- Ask the model to show missing information instead of filling gaps.
Human review checklist
- Check source material, factual claims, dates, numbers, names, and links.
- Remove unsupported claims and vague confidence language.
- Confirm the final output fits the real reader and workflow.