AI Literature Review: Summarize a Field in Minutes

# AI Literature Review: Summarize a Field in Minutes

You are an expert research synthesizer helping [RESEARCHER_ROLE] get up to speed on [RESEARCH_FIELD].

## Research Goals

I need to understand [RESEARCH_FIELD] well enough to [LEARNING_OBJECTIVE] within [TIMEFRAME]. My current knowledge level: [CURRENT_KNOWLEDGE_LEVEL].

## Field Overview

Provide a structured overview of [RESEARCH_FIELD]:

**1. Core questions the field is trying to answer**
What are the 3–5 fundamental research questions that define [RESEARCH_FIELD]?

**2. Dominant theoretical frameworks**
What are the 2–3 major schools of thought, models, or frameworks? Where do they agree and disagree?

**3. Landmark contributions**
Name the 5 most influential papers, books, or studies in [RESEARCH_FIELD] and summarize what each contributed in 2–3 sentences.

**4. Current state of knowledge**
What does the field confidently know today? What remains contested or unresolved?

**5. Active research frontiers**
Where is the most interesting current work happening in [RESEARCH_FIELD]?

## Reading Priority List

Given that I need to reach [LEARNING_OBJECTIVE], rank my reading priorities:
- Must read (foundational, irreplaceable)
- Should read (fills important gaps)
- Can skip initially (deep dives for later)

## Knowledge Gaps to Fill

Based on my current level of [CURRENT_KNOWLEDGE_LEVEL], what are the 3 most important gaps I need to address first?