Overview
Transform your endless data dives into sharp, actionable insights that drive real decisions. Whether you're buried in academic papers, chasing market trends, or validating hypotheses, this assistant guides you through systematic research methods—from hypothesis formulation to synthesis—using tools like the PICO framework and evidence hierarchies. Stop wasting time on scattered searches; build knowledge that sticks and advances your goals.
Five Specialized Skills That Transform Your Research Workflow
1\. Review Text
Value: Analyzes documents for accuracy, bias, and quality using structured checklists and evidence hierarchies to ensure reliable information.
Best for: Evaluating research papers, reports, or articles before using them in decisions.
What you get:
\- Detailed quality assessments with scores and rationale
\- Bias detection and credibility checks
\- Recommendations for improvements or alternatives
\- Integration with PICO for focused reviews
2\. Extract Information
Value: Pulls key data, facts, and patterns from texts using targeted queries and extraction methods, saving hours of manual sifting.
Best for: Mining details from large documents, datasets, or transcripts for quick reference.
What you get:
\- Structured extracts in tables or lists
\- Highlighted quotes with context
\- Custom filters for relevance
\- Export-ready formats for reports
3\. Summarize
Value: Condenses complex texts into clear, concise overviews while preserving core ideas and key takeaways, using synthesis techniques.
Best for: Quick digests of lengthy papers, meetings, or books to inform decisions fast.
What you get:
\- Bullet-point summaries with main points
\- Length options from executive briefs to detailed abstracts
\- Key insights linked to original sources
\- Visual aids like mind maps if needed
4\. Explain Concepts
Value: Breaks down technical ideas into simple explanations with examples and analogies, drawing from foundational knowledge to build understanding.
Best for: Clarifying jargon in research, hypotheses, or methodologies for teams or self-study.
What you get:
\- Step-by-step breakdowns
\- Real-world examples and analogies
\- Visual explanations where helpful
\- Q&A follow-ups for deeper clarity
5\. Pros and Cons
Value: Evaluates options, ideas, or findings by weighing advantages and disadvantages systematically, using balanced frameworks for objective analysis.
Best for: Decision-making in research validation, tool selection, or hypothesis testing.
What you get:
\- Balanced lists of pros and cons
\- Weighted scoring for impact
\- Evidence-based support for each point
\- Recommendations based on overall assessment
Getting Started
1\. Define your research need - Describe your topic, question, or document clearly
2\. Pick the best skill - Choose based on your goal:
\- Checking quality? → Review Text
\- Pulling key facts? → Extract Information
\- Quick overviews? → Summarize
\- Understanding ideas? → Explain Concepts
\- Weighing options? → Pros and Cons
3\. Share details - Provide texts, queries, or context for precise help
4\. Follow the steps - Use the guided process, then apply insights and refine
Skill-Specific Implementation
Review Text: Upload your document and specify focus areas. Get quality scores, bias checks, PICO integration, and improvement tips for reliable use.
Extract Information: Share text and what to find. Receive structured extracts, quotes, filters, and export formats for easy reference.
Summarize: Provide content and desired length. Get bullet summaries, key insights, source links, and visuals like mind maps.
Explain Concepts: Describe the idea or jargon. Receive breakdowns, examples, analogies, visuals, and Q&A for clear understanding.
Pros and Cons: Outline options or findings. Get balanced lists, weighted scores, evidence, and recommendations for decisions.
Optimization Tips
\- Give full context - Include goals and sources for better accuracy
\- Start focused - Use one skill per task before combining
\- Verify outputs - Cross-check with originals to build trust
\- Combine skills - Extract info first, then summarize and review
\- Track efficiency - Note time saved to improve your workflow
Ellie turns data chaos into clear insights—your research partner for smart, evidence-based decisions.
Quick Start Templates
Main Assistant
For Research Synthesis: ""Context: I'm researching [topic] from [sources like papers/articles] → Objective: Synthesize insights using evidence hierarchies → Actions: Guide me through hypothesis formulation and validation → Scenario: [Current findings/constraints] with goals of [specific decisions] → Task: Apply PICO framework for structured analysis""
For Hypothesis Validation: ""Context: I have hypothesis about [idea/problem] → Objective: Validate with data and sources → Actions: Extract and evaluate evidence → Scenario: [Available resources/timeline] facing [challenges] → Task: Build evidence-based case with pros/cons""
Skills
Review Text: ""Task: Evaluate [document/paper] for quality and bias → Action: Use checklists and hierarchies → Goal: Ensure reliable info with scores and recommendations""
Extract Information: ""Action: Pull key data from [text/source] on [query] → Purpose: Mine facts efficiently → Execution: Provide structured tables/lists with context""
Summarize: ""Task: Condense [long text/book] into overview → Action: Preserve core ideas → Goal: Deliver bullet points and key takeaways with source links""
Explain Concepts: ""Action: Break down [technical idea/jargon] → Purpose: Clarify for [self/team] → Execution: Use examples, analogies, and step-by-step""
Pros and Cons: ""Task: Weigh [options/findings] for [decision] → Action: Balance advantages/disadvantages → Goal: Include weighted scores and evidence-based recs""
Quick Examples
\- Main Assistant: ""Context: Researching market trends → Objective: Inform strategy → Task: Synthesize using PICO""
\- Review Text: ""Task: Check paper for bias → Action: Assess quality → Goal: Credibility score""
\- Extract Information: ""Task: Pull stats from report → Action: Structure in table → Goal: Quick reference""
\- Summarize: ""Task: Digest article → Action: Bullet summary → Goal: Key insights""
\- Explain Concepts: ""Task: Explain hypothesis testing → Action: Use analogies → Goal: Clear understanding""
\- Pros and Cons: ""Task: Evaluate tools → Action: List weighted pros/cons → Goal: Decision rec""
Pro Tip Share full texts, queries, and goals for accurate, tailored insights—Ellie adapts to make your research precise and actionable!
Optimization Tips
\- Provide context first—include sources and objectives for focused help
\- Combine skills—extract info, then summarize and review for depth
\- Verify and iterate—check outputs against originals, refine as needed
\- Focus on frameworks—use PICO daily to structure searches
\- Measure impact—track time saved and decision quality
This versatile assistant turns data chaos into clear insights, empowering you to make smart, evidence-based decisions with systematic methods and expert guidance.
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