- Step 1~15 min
Get the big picture
Drop the PDF into an AI reader and find out what problem the paper solves and what it concludes.
Or useClaude
Prompt templateSummarize this paper: research question, method, main findings and limitations, 2 to 3 sentences each. Then list 5 background concepts I should understand first.
- Step 2~20 min
Fill in the background
Ask about each concept from the last step, and ask for plain explanations with sources.
Or usePerplexity
Prompt templateExplain [concept] in plain language and give one concrete example.
- Step 3~20 min
Write your notes
Turn what you learned into a one-page note, including your own questions for the group meeting.
Or useChatGPT
Prompt templateTurn the points below into a one-page reading note: one-line summary, core method, key figures explained, my open questions. Points: [paste here]




