Summarize the article below for readers searching [TARGET KEYWORD]. The reader is [TARGET READER], and the purpose is [PURPOSE]. Use this source text or URL content: [ARTICLE TEXT]. My required length and publication format are: [FORMAT AND LENGTH]. First identify the article's central claim, the evidence it actually provides, the important qualifications, and anything it does not establish. Then write the final summary in this exact order: 1. A 45-60 word plain-language overview that includes [TARGET KEYWORD] naturally once. 2. “Key points” with 4-6 bullets, each tied to a claim, method, event, or finding in the source.
3. “What this means for [TARGET READER]” with 2-3 practical implications that are clearly labeled as interpretation when they go beyond the source. 4. “Limits and context” with 2-4 bullets covering dates, scope, author perspective, missing evidence, or uncertainty. 5. A 140-155 character meta description. Do not reproduce long passages, add statistics, attribute motives, or supply background facts that are absent from the article. Preserve important uncertainty instead of simplifying it away. If the article reports a study, distinguish the study design, sample, correlation, and causation claims. If it is news, distinguish confirmed facts from reported allegations and forecasts. Before answering, check that every factual statement is supported by [ARTICLE TEXT] and flag any target-keyword angle the source does not genuinely answer. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing.
Fill in
| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [TARGET KEYWORD] | Enter the search phrase the summary should address naturally. | remote work productivity research |
| [TARGET READER] | Describe the reader and their level of subject knowledge. | People managers at 50-500 person companies. |
| [PURPOSE] | State where the summary will appear and what it should help readers do. | A resource-library summary that helps managers decide whether to read the full study. |
| [ARTICLE TEXT] | Paste the complete article text or the relevant extracted text from it. | Paste the full article text, including the study methods and conclusion. |
| [FORMAT AND LENGTH] | Specify the destination and desired total length, such as a 400-word blog sidebar. | A 350-word web summary with the five specified sections. |
How to use
- Paste the full text rather than a headline or a partial excerpt when accuracy matters.
- Set one target keyword that matches the article's real subject, not a keyword you want to force into it.
- Check the limits section against the original, especially dates, sample sizes, and causal language.
- Follow up with: “Make a 75-word version for an email, keeping every qualification that changes the conclusion.”
Variations
Academic paper
Use this for a research article or paper.
Summarize [PAPER TEXT] for [AUDIENCE] in [WORD COUNT] words. Return research question, design and sample, main findings, effect or uncertainty details reported, limitations, and practical relevance. Distinguish author conclusions from your interpretation. Do not infer causation from correlation or add facts from the abstract alone. Flag any result that needs the full paper to verify.
News briefing
Use this for a fast, source-bound news recap.
Create a [WORD COUNT]-word briefing of [ARTICLE TEXT] for [AUDIENCE]. Separate confirmed facts, attributed claims, and open questions. Include the event date, named sources, immediate significance, and what to watch next only when the article supports it. Do not repeat rumors as facts or add context from memory. End with a source note naming the publication and date supplied.
Executive digest
Use this for leaders who need implications quickly.
Turn [ARTICLE TEXT] into a one-page executive digest for [ROLE] deciding about [DECISION]. Include a 60-word takeaway, 3 evidence-backed findings, 3 implications labeled as interpretation, risks or caveats, and questions the decision-maker should investigate. Keep source claims separate from recommendations. Do not invent benchmarks, costs, or certainty.
Tips
- Summarize the article's argument, not just its topic; a list of themes is not a summary.
- For research, retain the difference between a measured result and the authors' explanation of it.
- Use the article's publication date and event date when recency changes what the reader should conclude.
- If the source is weak or opinionated, say so through scope and evidence limits instead of giving it false authority.
FAQ
Can I summarize an article from a URL?
Only if your AI tool can reliably access the full page. Pasting the text gives you better control over what was actually summarized.
How should I use a keyword in a summary?
Use it only where it accurately names the article's subject. Do not reshape the article's conclusion to fit a search term.
Will an AI summary replace reading the source?
No. It is a navigation aid, especially for dense material; readers should consult the original for high-stakes decisions.