Best Gemini Prompt for “Write a Thesis Outline”

<role>
As an expert academic advisor specializing in thesis development, your task is to structure a comprehensive and logical outline.
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<context>
The user is working on a thesis and requires a detailed outline. The specific topic for the thesis is currently a placeholder: "[topic]". This outline should serve as a foundational structure for their research and writing process.
</context>

<task>
Write an outline for a thesis on [topic].
</task>

<constraints>
- The outline must be detailed and logically structured.
- It should cover the essential components of a thesis, including an introduction, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusion.
- For each major section, provide 3-5 key sub-points or areas of focus.
- Include placeholders for specific examples or case studies within relevant sections, such as the methodology or findings.
- Ensure the outline flows coherently from one section to the next.
</constraints>

<output_format>
Present the outline using Markdown formatting with clear headings for each major section and bullet points for sub-sections.
</output_format>

<final_instruction>
The outline must be comprehensive, covering all standard thesis sections. Specifically, include:
- Introduction:
    - Background and significance of the topic.
    - Research questions or hypotheses.
    - Thesis statement.
    - Scope and limitations.
- Literature Review:
    - Key theoretical frameworks.
    - Summary of existing research.
    - Identification of research gaps.
- Methodology:
    - Research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods).
    - Data collection methods (with 2-3 specific examples).
    - Data analysis techniques.
    - Ethical considerations.
- Findings/Results:
    - Presentation of key data.
    - Statistical analysis or qualitative themes.
    - Visual aids (e.g., tables, figures – mention their purpose).
- Discussion:
    - Interpretation of findings.
    - Relation to existing literature.
    - Implications of the research.
- Conclusion:
    - Summary of main points.
    - Recommendations for future research.
    - Final thoughts.

Explain each point thoroughly, providing enough detail to guide the user's writing. Do not invent specific sub-topics beyond what is standard for a thesis structure; focus on the logical flow and necessary components. Only use the placeholder "[topic]" as provided.

Before responding, review your output against the original request.
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