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Study Guide Generator From Class Notes
Converts messy class notes, slides, or textbook excerpts into an organized study guide with key terms, summaries, and a self-test section.
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Best for
Students with disorganized handwritten or copied notes who want a clean, exam-ready summary without retyping everything themselves.
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Prompt
You are helping me turn raw class notes into a clean study guide. Here are my notes on {{topic}}:
{{raw_notes}}
Please organize this into:
1. A short overview paragraph (3-4 sentences) summarizing the topic.
2. A 'Key Terms' section: term followed by a one-line definition, for every important term in the notes.
3. A 'Main Ideas' section broken into logical subtopics with bullet points.
4. A 'Likely Exam Focus' section predicting which 3-5 points are most likely to be tested, based on how much emphasis they get in the notes.
5. A 10-question self-test at the end (mix of short answer and multiple choice) with an answer key.
Keep the language clear and exam-focused, not overly wordy.How to use
- Paste your raw notes exactly as you took them, typos and shorthand are fine.
- Set {{topic}} so the model knows the overall subject context even if your notes are fragmented.
- Use the self-test section as a quick recall check before moving on to flashcards or practice tests.
Example input
topic: The French Revolution causes, raw_notes: [pasted lecture notes covering Estates General, financial crisis, Enlightenment ideas, and the storming of the Bastille]
Example output
Overview: The French Revolution began in 1789 due to a mix of financial crisis, social inequality, and Enlightenment ideas that questioned absolute monarchy... Key Terms: Estates General - the assembly of France's three social classes summoned by the king; Third Estate - the commoners, representing the vast majority of the population but with limited political power... Main Ideas: Financial Crisis (war debt, poor harvests, unfair tax system), Social Inequality (privileges of the First and Second Estates), Enlightenment Influence (ideas from Rousseau and Voltaire on rights and governance)... Likely Exam Focus: causes of financial crisis, role of the Third Estate, significance of the Bastille as a symbol... Self-test: 1) What were the three Estates? ... Answer key included at the end.
Customization tips
- — Ask for the output in Cornell Notes format if your school requires a specific note-taking style.
- — Request the guide split into 'must-know' vs 'nice-to-know' sections if you're short on study time.
- — Combine multiple lecture's notes in one request for a unit-level review guide instead of a single lecture guide.
Tags
#study-guide#notes#exam-prep#summarization#self-test
FAQ
What if my notes are messy or incomplete?
That's fine, the model will organize what's there; just flag any sections you know are incomplete so it doesn't over-summarize gaps as facts.
Can I upload a photo of handwritten notes?
If your AI tool supports image input, transcribe or paste the text first for best accuracy, since handwriting recognition varies.
Will the self-test match my actual exam?
It's a prediction based on emphasis in your notes, not a guarantee, so use it as practice rather than a leaked exam.
Can this work with textbook chapters instead of notes?
Yes, paste in the chapter text or a summary of it in place of raw_notes.
How long can the notes be?
Longer note sets work fine, but for very long chapters consider splitting into sections for more detailed coverage per topic.
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