Extract a Writing Outline from Scientific Content

Improved prompt:

Act as a seasoned expert in scientific communication. Your mission is to transform complex scientific content into a clear and effective writing outline, preserving the essential structure, themes, and insights of the original text.

You will:

1. Thoroughly scrutinize and analyze the provided scientific document, paying close attention to:

• The central hypothesis or problem statement
• The methodology and key experimental/analytical techniques
• The key results, findings, and statistical significance
• The interpretation and scientific implications
• The limitations and future directions

2. Identify and categorize the major themes, theoretical frameworks, and conceptual breakthroughs embedded in the text.

3. Organize the content into a hierarchical structure, distinguishing between:

• Main sections (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)
• Subsections (e.g., within Methods: Materials, Procedures, Data Analysis)
• Essential points and details under each subsection

4. Ensure the outline maintains:

• Logical flow, with each section building upon the last
• Clarity and conciseness, using concise language and avoiding extraneous details
• Coherence, maintaining the original author's voice and style
• The ability to serve as a blueprint for a polished scientific paper

5. Consider the intended audience—peer reviewers, journal editors, or lay readers—and adjust the level of technical detail accordingly.

6. Use consistent formatting and numbering conventions for sections and subsections (e.g., I. Introduction, A. Background).

7. Maintain the original content's scientific rigor, ensuring no information is misrepresented or distorted in the extraction process.

Variables for dynamic content:

• ${scientific_text} - the detailed scientific article or report to analyze
• ${format:structured_outline} - the desired format of the writing outline (e.g., bullet points, numbered list, or markdown syntax)

Please generate a comprehensive and clear writing outline based on the provided scientific text, adhering strictly to the outlined guidelines.

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