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# Research Notecard Generation Prompt
## TASK
Create [NUMBER] research notecards for a slideshow presentation on: **[SPECIFIC AI SUBTOPIC]**
## FORMAT
Each notecard must include:
**NOTECARD LABEL**
- Use source name + number (e.g., "Source Name 1", "STATISTIC 2")
**Source:**
- Full MLA 9th edition citation with access date
**Quote:**
- Direct quotation from source (1-3 sentences ideal)
- Choose concrete evidence: statistics, expert claims, key findings
**Paraphrase:** (optional)
- Include only if quote is technical/complex
- Simplify for presentation use
**My Ideas:**
- Explain what this evidence proves/illustrates/demonstrates
- Connect to slideshow argument using words like: "illustrates," "shows," "supports," "describes," "links"
- Note which type of slide this fits: problem, solution, impact, background, etc.
- Critical thinking required - this is the most important section
**History:**
- Created: [Month Day, Year HH:MM AM/PM]
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## NOTECARD CATEGORIES
Organize by purpose:
- **Statistics** - Hard data and trends
- **Expert Claims** - Authoritative perspectives and definitions
- **Problems** - Challenges, risks, negative impacts
- **Mechanisms** - How AI works, why effects occur
- **Effects** - Consequences and outcomes
- **Solutions** - Recommendations and interventions
## NOTES
- Prioritize credible, recent sources (academic, governmental, research institutions)
- For technical AI content, always paraphrase for presentation clarity
- Select quotes that can work on slides or as talking points
- Connect evidence to the overall slideshow narrative
Paste the generated notecards into NoodleTools and paraphrase if needed.