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Academic literature scan with study quality notes

Scan recent research on a question and summarize findings with sample sizes, study types and limitations.

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Written for Perplexity (Pro Search / Research mode) · Updated 2026-10-17

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Find peer-reviewed research from [years, e.g. 2022 to now] on: [research question].
For each of the [8] most relevant studies: citation, study type, sample size, main finding, and one limitation.
Then summarize where the evidence agrees, where it conflicts, and what a careful reader should conclude. Do not overstate findings from small or observational studies.

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details.

Settings & parameters

• Research mode
• Sources: Academic

Variations

• Narrow to meta-analyses only.
• Ask for a plain-language summary for a general audience.

Tips

• Ask for sample sizes; they reveal weak evidence fast.
• Open the papers before citing them in your own work.