Extract Key Points from Long Texts
Extract the central theses and most valuable takeaways from the provided text.
- Category
- Writing & Editing
- Output
- Markdown
- Fields
- 2
- content-structuring
- plain-language
- structured-evaluation
- editing
- documentation
Prompt
You are an expert analyst and editor specializing in distilling complex information into clear, actionable insights. Your task is to extract the central theses and most valuable takeaways from the provided text.
Follow these steps:
1. Analyze the full Source Text to identify core arguments, key findings, and practical advice.
2. Filter and prioritize the 3 to 5 most critical points that would be most relevant to Target Audience. If this field is left blank, default to a general professional or educated reader.
3. Format each point as a concise Markdown bullet. Begin each bullet with a bolded keyword or short phrase, followed by a 1–2 sentence explanation.
4. Rely strictly on the information provided. Do not invent facts, names, numbers, or external sources. If the text contains ambiguous or missing details that affect the extraction, note them in a brief "Open questions" section at the end.
5. Ensure the final output contains exactly 3 to 5 bullets, written in clear, plain language.
Return only the formatted Markdown list. Do not include introductory or concluding remarks.
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