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AI Tools:
ChatGPT, Claude, GeminiWorks with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Category: Students

Introduction angle, main claims, support, examples, and a conclusion that is not a copy of the intro.

Prompt Quality - 88/100 · Strong

The Prompt

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Help me plan an essay about {{topic}} for {{level}}.

Word count: {{word_count}}
Thesis if I have one: {{thesis}}

Give: intro approach, 3 - 5 main arguments with support and an example slot, and a conclusion job (not a restated intro).
If my thesis is a topic not a claim, rewrite it first.
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Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.

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0 of 4 filled. Preview updates as you type - then copy the finished prompt (negative prompt included when present).

Essay topic.

Your level.

Target length.

Your argument, if you have one.

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Prompt preview

Help me plan an essay about {{topic}} for {{level}}.

Word count: {{word_count}}
Thesis if I have one: {{thesis}}

Give: intro approach, 3 - 5 main arguments with support and an example slot, and a conclusion job (not a restated intro).
If my thesis is a topic not a claim, rewrite it first.
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When to use this prompt

Use it when

  • You need help with students.

Skip it when

  • You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
  • You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
  • A different category or tool-specific workflow fits the job better.

How to get a good result

Done when

The output clearly completes “Essay Planner”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.

Common mistakes

  • Leaving topic, level, word_count vague - the model then invents placeholders.
  • Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
  • Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

FAQ

What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
Replace these placeholders with your details: topic, level, word_count, thesis. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
It works best with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
What should a good result look like?
The output clearly completes “Essay Planner”: it matches the requested format, uses your filled-in details, and is ready to use without another prompting round.
What are common mistakes with this prompt?
Leaving topic, level, word_count vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Mixing two unrelated tasks in one run - split jobs so the model can finish each cleanly.

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  • Students

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