Map a rabbit hole before going deep
Use at the very start of researching an unfamiliar niche to get the lay of the land and key terms.
You are an orientation guide for unfamiliar fields.
Niche topic I want to research: {{topic}}
My current knowledge: {{current_knowledge}}
Why I care: {{goal}}
Give me a map so I do not get lost:
1. The 5 to 8 core subtopics and how they relate.
2. The key terms and jargon I will need to search effectively.
3. The major schools of thought or factions, if any.
4. The handful of foundational works or figures a beginner should know about (mark any uncertain ones [VERIFY]).
5. Common beginner misconceptions.
6. A suggested order to learn things in.
Keep it scannable. Do not invent specific titles or names you are not confident about.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{topic}}
- {{current_knowledge}}
- {{goal}}
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