116 Student Shortcodes & Copy-Ready AI Prompts
A practical guide to understanding lessons, revising for exams, writing responsibly, researching, coding, planning your time, and building useful skills.
Start here: How it works
- Choose a task from the module navigation or search by keyword.
- Tap Copy prompt and paste into your AI assistant.
- Replace every placeholder, such as
[topic],[text], or[grade/level], with your information. - Upload a relevant PDF, photo, or text if the prompt refers to it.
- Review the answer, ask follow-up questions, and verify important details.
Important: These shortcodes are convenient custom labels, not native ChatGPT commands. Sending only /explain will not automatically expand it unless you configure a text-expansion tool.
What makes a good prompt?
Specify your goal, level, context, output format, constraints, and source material. A useful example:
Explain photosynthesis to a Grade 9 student in clear English. Include a definition, two everyday analogies, the basic equation, three exam points, and five practice questions. Show the answers only after I try.For a more advanced request, use the universal tutor prompt below.
Universal Master Tutor Prompt
When you do not know which shortcode to use, begin with this adaptable tutor prompt.
/masterAct as a patient tutor. My level is [grade/university], subject [subject], goal [understanding/exam/assignment], preferred language [language], and available time [time]. Teach the key idea first, then explain it step by step, use examples, discuss common mistakes, ask five practice questions, and conclude with a short recap. Flag uncertainty and do not invent sources.Understand & Learn
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/explainSimple explanation
Use this to: simple explanation.
Explain [topic] for a [grade/level] student in clear language. Include a definition, a short explanation, and two examples./eli5Beginner-friendly explanation
Use this to: beginner-friendly explanation.
Explain [topic] as if I am completely new to it. Then introduce the correct technical terms./deepDeep dive
Use this to: deep dive.
Explain the foundations, mechanisms, applications, and limitations of [topic] in detail./stepStep-by-step lesson
Use this to: step-by-step lesson.
Teach [problem/concept] in small numbered steps and explain why each step matters./analogyLearn with analogies
Use this to: learn with analogies.
Give three real-life analogies for [topic] and explain where each analogy breaks down./exampleThree examples
Use this to: three examples.
Give a basic, intermediate, and real-world example of [topic]./compareCompare two concepts
Use this to: compare two concepts.
Compare [A] and [B] in a table covering definitions, differences, similarities, and examples./whyCause and effect
Use this to: cause and effect.
Explain why [event] happens, including causes, effects, and exceptions./howHow it works
Use this to: how it works.
Explain how [process] works in logical, sequential steps./conceptmapConcept map
Use this to: concept map.
Create a text-based concept map showing the key ideas and connections in [topic].Notes & Summaries
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/summaryConcise summary
Use this to: concise summary.
Summarize the following text in 150 words while preserving its essential meaning: [text]./shortnoteOne-page study note
Use this to: one-page study note.
Create an exam-ready, one-page study note about [topic]./cornellCornell notes
Use this to: cornell notes.
Convert [text] into Cornell notes with Cue, Notes, and Summary sections./bulletBullet-point notes
Use this to: bullet-point notes.
Condense [text] into ten short bullets containing the most important information./keypointsKey takeaways
Use this to: key takeaways.
Extract 15 key points from [chapter] and explain each in one sentence./outlineChapter outline
Use this to: chapter outline.
Create a hierarchical outline for [topic]: main heading → subtopic → key facts./flashcardStudy flashcards
Use this to: study flashcards.
Create 20 flashcards on [topic], with a question on the front and answer on the back./formulaFormula sheet
Use this to: formula sheet.
List the formulas in [chapter] with symbols, units, and when to use each, in a table./glossaryTopic glossary
Use this to: topic glossary.
List 20 important terms from [chapter], with definitions and simple examples./oneminOne-minute review
Use this to: one-minute review.
Create an ultra-short, one-minute revision sheet for [topic] for permitted study use.Exam & Practice
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/quizInteractive quiz
Use this to: interactive quiz.
Ask me ten multiple-choice questions about [topic], one at a time. Do not show the answers before I respond./mcqMCQ question set
Use this to: mcq question set.
Write 25 four-option MCQs from [chapter], followed by an answer key and brief explanations./mockMock exam
Use this to: mock exam.
Create a [minutes]-minute, [marks]-mark mock test on [subject], including a marking scheme./vivaOral exam practice
Use this to: oral exam practice.
Write 20 viva questions on [topic], progressing from easy to hard, with short model answers./saqShort-answer questions
Use this to: short-answer questions.
Create 15 short-answer questions about [topic] with answers proportional to the marks allocated./laqLong-answer questions
Use this to: long-answer questions.
Create five long-answer exam questions about [topic] and give an answer outline for each./pastpatternPast paper analysis
Use this to: past paper analysis.
Analyze these past papers [papers] for recurring themes and mark allocation; do not claim you can predict future questions./gradeRubric-based feedback
Use this to: rubric-based feedback.
Assess my answer [answer] against this rubric [rubric]. Give a provisional score, justification, and improvements./mistakeFind my first mistake
Use this to: find my first mistake.
Review my solution [solution]. Identify the first error, explain it, and give a hint to fix it./activeActive recall coach
Use this to: active recall coach.
Test my recall of [topic], one question at a time. Respond to my answer with feedback before continuing.Math, Science & Reasoning
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/solveWorked solution
Use this to: worked solution.
Solve [problem] using Given, Formula, Substitution, Calculation, and Final Answer./hintHint only
Use this to: hint only.
Give me only one hint for [problem], not the complete answer. Wait for my attempt before giving another./checkmathVerify a calculation
Use this to: verify a calculation.
Independently check [problem] and my solution [answer]. Explain any discrepancy./altmethodAlternative methods
Use this to: alternative methods.
Solve [problem] using two different methods and compare their efficiency./unitsDimensional analysis
Use this to: dimensional analysis.
Check the units of every quantity in [problem] and verify dimensional consistency./deriveDerive a formula
Use this to: derive a formula.
Derive [formula] from its assumptions, explaining every intermediate step./graphInterpret a graph
Use this to: interpret a graph.
Explain the x–y relationship, intercepts, slope, and trends for [data/function]./experimentLab practical guide
Use this to: lab practical guide.
For [experiment], provide aim, apparatus, procedure, observations, precautions, and conclusion./debuglogicCheck reasoning
Use this to: check reasoning.
Examine my reasoning [reasoning] for assumptions, logical gaps, and counterexamples./wordproblemTranslate a word problem
Use this to: translate a word problem.
Turn [word problem] into variables and equations, then teach me how to solve it.Assignments & Academic Writing
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/brainstormTopic ideas
Use this to: topic ideas.
Suggest ten original and feasible assignment ideas for [subject]./thesisThesis statements
Use this to: thesis statements.
Draft three arguable thesis statements for [topic] and explain the scope of each./essayplanEssay outline
Use this to: essay outline.
Plan a [word count]-word essay on [topic] with introduction, body sections, and conclusion./introIntroduction draft
Use this to: introduction draft.
Draft an original introduction for [topic] with context, problem, and thesis./conclusionConclusion draft
Use this to: conclusion draft.
Write a strong conclusion based only on my draft [text], without adding new findings./paragraphStructured paragraph
Use this to: structured paragraph.
Draft a paragraph on [topic] with topic sentence, evidence placeholder, analysis, and transition./rewriteImprove clarity
Use this to: improve clarity.
Rewrite [text] for clarity while keeping my meaning and preserving all citations./proofreadProofreading
Use this to: proofreading.
Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in [text]; then summarize the changes./rubricfitAssignment checklist
Use this to: assignment checklist.
Compare [assignment brief] with [draft]. Identify fulfilled criteria and missing requirements./plagiarismEthical paraphrasing
Use this to: ethical paraphrasing.
Explain how to restate [source text] in my own words and where to cite it. Do not conceal plagiarism.Research & Referencing
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/rqResearch questions
Use this to: research questions.
Suggest five focused, feasible research questions about [topic], each with a rationale./hypothesisHypotheses
Use this to: hypotheses.
Create null and alternative hypotheses for [research question]./litmatrixLiterature matrix
Use this to: literature matrix.
Build a literature matrix from the papers I provide [papers]: author, year, method, finding, and gap./gapResearch gap
Use this to: research gap.
Identify possible gaps and limitations from [literature review] and propose testable follow-up questions./methodSelect a method
Use this to: select a method.
Compare qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods for [research objective]./surveySurvey questionnaire
Use this to: survey questionnaire.
Draft 15 neutral, non-leading survey questions aligned with [research objective]./interviewInterview guide
Use this to: interview guide.
Write 12 open-ended, consent-conscious interview questions on [topic]./citationFormat citations
Use this to: format citations.
Format the supplied source metadata [metadata] in [APA 7/MLA/Chicago]. Flag missing fields; invent nothing./sourcecheckCheck evidence
Use this to: check evidence.
Create a checklist to verify [claim and sources]. Identify what requires primary-source confirmation./abstractStructured abstract
Use this to: structured abstract.
Draft a [word count]-word abstract from my objective, methods, actual findings, and conclusion [details]; invent no results.Languages & English
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/translateNatural translation
Use this to: natural translation.
Translate [text] from [source language] into [target language] naturally and accurately./grammarGrammar lesson
Use this to: grammar lesson.
Teach [grammar topic] using the rule, structure, examples, and five practice questions./vocabVocabulary builder
Use this to: vocabulary builder.
Teach 20 words about [topic] with meanings, pronunciation hints, and example sentences./speakingSpeaking partner
Use this to: speaking partner.
Be my English conversation partner for [situation]. Ask one question per turn and correct my response gently./writingWriting coach
Use this to: writing coach.
Set a [level]-appropriate writing task on [topic] and give CEFR-style feedback on my response./pronouncePronunciation guide
Use this to: pronunciation guide.
Explain syllables, stress, IPA if certain, and common pronunciation errors for [word]./synonymSynonyms in context
Use this to: synonyms in context.
List eight synonyms for [word] and explain differences in meaning and usage./toneChange the tone
Use this to: change the tone.
Rewrite [text] in three versions: formal, friendly, and concise./conversationPractice dialogue
Use this to: practice dialogue.
Write a realistic 12-line A2/B1-level dialogue about [situation]./ieltsIELTS practice
Use this to: ielts practice.
Give me a realistic [IELTS skill/task] exercise and feedback guided by public band descriptors; do not claim an official score.Planning & Productivity
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/studyplanExam study plan
Use this to: exam study plan.
Create a realistic study plan using exam date [date], subjects [list], and daily time [hours]./weeklyWeekly routine
Use this to: weekly routine.
Make a balanced seven-day routine using my class schedule [schedule] and goals [goals]./pomodoroFocus sessions
Use this to: focus sessions.
Split [task] into sessions of 25 minutes of work followed by five-minute breaks./priorityPrioritize tasks
Use this to: prioritize tasks.
Rank [task list] by deadlines, difficulty, and importance, explaining the order./backplanBackward planning
Use this to: backward planning.
Plan backwards from [deadline] with milestones and buffer days./revisionSpaced repetition
Use this to: spaced repetition.
Schedule reviews of [chapter] after study date [date] on days 1, 3, 7, 14, and 30./focusReduce distractions
Use this to: reduce distractions.
Suggest five realistic focus strategies for my distraction [issue]./breakdownBreak down a project
Use this to: break down a project.
Split [large task] into actionable 15–30-minute steps./trackerProgress tracker
Use this to: progress tracker.
Design a tracker for [goal] with date, task, completion, and reflection columns./catchupCatch-up plan
Use this to: catch-up plan.
Create a realistic catch-up plan for unfinished chapters [list] given my available time [time].Presentations & Communication
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/slidesSlide-by-slide outline
Use this to: slide-by-slide outline.
Plan [number] slides on [topic] with a title, key message, visual suggestion, and speaker notes for each./speechPresentation speech
Use this to: presentation speech.
Write a natural, accessible [minutes]-minute speech about [topic]./qnaAudience Q&A
Use this to: audience q&a.
Suggest 15 likely audience questions about [presentation topic] with concise answers./groupworkGroup project plan
Use this to: group project plan.
Allocate roles, responsibilities, deadlines, and review checkpoints for [project] among [number] members./meetingMeeting notes
Use this to: meeting notes.
Extract decisions, action items, owners, and due dates from [discussion]. Leave unknown details blank./emailteacherEmail a teacher
Use this to: email a teacher.
Draft a courteous, concise email to [teacher/salutation] about [purpose]./requestFormal request
Use this to: formal request.
Draft a formal request addressed to [recipient] explaining [reason]./debateDebate preparation
Use this to: debate preparation.
Give five strong arguments for and against [motion], with rebuttals./posterEducational poster copy
Use this to: educational poster copy.
Provide a headline, five key takeaways, and source placeholders for a poster about [topic]./feedbackConstructive feedback
Use this to: constructive feedback.
Review [work] and identify three strengths, three improvements, and a practical next step.Coding, Data & Spreadsheets
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/codeexplainExplain code
Use this to: explain code.
Explain [code] line by line in simple language and show sample input/output./codehintAlgorithm hint
Use this to: algorithm hint.
Give algorithmic hints for [programming problem], without showing complete code initially./debugDebug a program
Use this to: debug a program.
Use [code] and [error] to explain probable causes, suggest a fix, and propose test cases./pseudocodePseudocode
Use this to: pseudocode.
Write pseudocode and flow logic for [problem], then explain time complexity./sqlSQL tutor
Use this to: sql tutor.
Write a query for [goal] using [schema], explaining each clause./excelSpreadsheet formula
Use this to: spreadsheet formula.
Give an Excel/Google Sheets formula for [task/data], with a cell example and common pitfalls./datasetData cleaning plan
Use this to: data cleaning plan.
Propose handling for missing values, duplicates, and outliers in [dataset description]. Do not overwrite original data./statsStatistics tutor
Use this to: statistics tutor.
Explain when to use [test/concept], its assumptions, interpretation, and an example./chartchooseChoose a chart
Use this to: choose a chart.
Recommend a chart and axes for [data and purpose], including how to avoid misleading presentation./privacyProtect sensitive data
Use this to: protect sensitive data.
Explain how to anonymize personal data in [task] and what should not be uploaded to AI.PDFs, Images & Lectures
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/pdfnotesNotes from PDF
Use this to: notes from pdf.
From the uploaded PDF, create notes for [pages/chapter] organized by heading and cite actual page numbers./pdfquizQuiz from PDF
Use this to: quiz from pdf.
Use only the uploaded PDF to write 20 questions with a page-based answer key./imageexplainExplain an image
Use this to: explain an image.
Describe visible details in the attached image and explain them for [subject]. Do not guess illegible text./diagramHow to draw a diagram
Use this to: how to draw a diagram.
Explain how to draw and label a diagram of [process], including each label’s function./lecturenoteLecture notes
Use this to: lecture notes.
Extract definitions, examples, questions, and a recap from this lecture transcript: [text]./bookclubBook discussion
Use this to: book discussion.
Discuss the themes, characters/arguments, critical questions, and reflections for [book/chapter]./ocrcheckTranscribe legible text
Use this to: transcribe legible text.
Transcribe only clearly legible parts of the attached image. Mark uncertain portions as [unclear]./sourceonlyAnswer from sources only
Use this to: answer from sources only.
Answer using only uploaded [file]. If the answer is absent, say “Not found in the provided source.”Career & Student Development
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your own details. Select Copy prompt to reuse a template.
/cvStudent résumé
Use this to: student résumé.
Organize my facts [details] into a student résumé without inventing achievements./sopStatement of purpose
Use this to: statement of purpose.
Use my background [details], target course [name], and goals [goals] to draft an honest SOP outline and draft./scholarshipScholarship checklist
Use this to: scholarship checklist.
Create an eligibility and document checklist for [scholarship]. Remind me to verify current details on the official website./interviewprepInterview practice
Use this to: interview practice.
Create 15 likely questions for [role/program] and show how to structure STAR-style answers./portfolioStudent portfolio
Use this to: student portfolio.
Recommend project selection, case-study structure, and a quality checklist for my [field] portfolio./skillroadmapSkill learning roadmap
Use this to: skill learning roadmap.
Build a beginner-to-competent roadmap for [skill] over [time] with free practice ideas and assessments./networkNetworking outreach
Use this to: networking outreach.
Draft a respectful, concise outreach message to [person] about [purpose]./decisionCompare choices
Use this to: compare choices.
Compare [option A] and [option B] by cost, time, benefits, risks, and my goals [goals].No prompts match that search. Try a shorter or different keyword.
Eight rules for better results
- State your objective, subject, student level, and language.
- Specify length, format, deadline, and marking rubric.
- Provide the actual document and say “use only this source” when appropriate.
- Ask for a hint before the full answer if you want to learn actively.
- Ask the AI to flag uncertainty; verify citations and page numbers yourself.
- Break complex requests into smaller, focused steps.
- Use AI feedback to improve your own work rather than submitting unchecked output.
- Do not upload passwords, private records, or someone else’s confidential information.
Three ready-made workflows
These combined prompts show how different templates work together.
Night-before revision
/summary + /keypoints + /quiz: Summarize [chapter] on one page, give 12 key points, then quiz me with ten questions without revealing the answers first.Starting an assignment
/brainstorm + /outline + /rubricfit: Review [brief], suggest five topics, outline my chosen topic, and prepare a rubric checklist.Learning a difficult problem
/hint + /step + /checkmath: Start with one hint for [problem]. After my attempt, explain each step and independently verify the final calculation.