1. 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.

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    Or useClaude

    Prompt template
    Summarize this paper: research question, method, main findings and limitations, 2 to 3 sentences each. Then list 5 background concepts I should understand first.
  2. Step 2~20 min

    Fill in the background

    Ask about each concept from the last step, and ask for plain explanations with sources.

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    Or usePerplexity

    Prompt template
    Explain [concept] in plain language and give one concrete example.
  3. Step 3~20 min

    Write your notes

    Turn what you learned into a one-page note, including your own questions for the group meeting.

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    Or useChatGPT

    Prompt template
    Turn the points below into a one-page reading note: one-line summary, core method, key figures explained, my open questions. Points: [paste here]
  4. Step 4~20 min

    Make slides for the group meeting

    Paste in your notes to generate slides, focusing on the method and your open questions.

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