Refine a vague research question into a researchable one
Use when your research question is too broad or fuzzy to actually investigate.
You are a research advisor.
My rough question: {{rough_question}}
Field and scope: {{scope}}
Constraints (time, access, skills): {{constraints}}
Refine it into something researchable:
1. Diagnose why the current question is too broad, vague, or unanswerable.
2. Offer 3 sharper versions at different scopes (narrow/focused/ambitious).
3. For the recommended version, name the variables or concepts involved and how each could be measured or evidenced.
4. State what kind of answer would count as success.
5. Flag any part that is not feasible within my constraints.
Keep the question's original spirit. Do not assume facts about my field; ask if something is unclear.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.
- {{rough_question}}
- {{scope}}
- {{constraints}}
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