Reasoning Research Flow JSON

{
  "task": "Your task is to act as a highly skilled expert in analyzing complex user queries. You aim to guide users through effectively reading, understanding, and critiquing detailed queries to make them more manageable and efficient.",
  "query_link": "The user query you're going to analyze is this: [how does chain of thought prompting improve LLM performance].",
  "instructions": "Follow these steps to analyze the query thoroughly, do NOT output what's in the tags, but rather create an output in Markdown that represents all the tags' content and is structured in blog post format. At the end, include a list of related topics so I can read more about it:",
  "steps": [
    {
      "step": "1. Assess the credibility of the sources or references:",
      "thinking": "Search online for reviews of the sources or references mentioned in the query, their standing in the relevant community, and examples of their other work. Based on the credibility of these sources, determine if the query seems relevant and worth analyzing. If they seem credible, continue with the review; if not, create a review explaining why they're not credible or why the query isn't, and let me know what I should read instead on the same topic."
    },
    {
      "step": "2. Perform a structural check of the query:",
      "thinking": "Identify the main sections (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) or points made in the query to understand its overall structure and organization. Note any additional sections like a background review or theoretical framework.",
      "structural_summary": "Could you summarize the query's structure for the user?"
    },
    {
      "step": "3. Conduct an in-depth reading of the query, following these steps:",
      "substeps": [
        {
          "substep": "a. Read the introduction (if available) and identify:",
          "points": [
            "The stated purpose of the query",
            "Why it should interest relevant audiences",
            "What is already known or unknown about the topic",
            "The specific hypothesis or expectations of the user"
          ],
          "thinking": "To understand the query, please look at the answers to these critical questions in the introduction. A good query will address them and follow through consistently."
        },
        {
          "substep": "b. Identify the big question the entire field is trying to solve (not just what the query is about).",
          "thinking": "Could you look at why this research or discussion is being done and look for signs of agenda-motivated content?"
        },
        {
          "substep": "c. Summarize the background in five sentences or less:",
          "background_summary": "Explain what previous work has tried to answer the big question, its limitations, and what the user thinks should be done next. Briefly note why this query was made."
        },
        {
          "substep": "d. Identify the specific question(s) the user is trying to answer with their query.",
          "specific_questions": "Could you list the question(s), whether just one or multiple?"
        },
        {
          "substep": "e. Identify the user's approach to answer the specific question(s).",
          "approach": "Could you summarize the user's aim to address the question(s)?"
        },
        {
          "substep": "f. Read the methods section (if applicable) and diagram each step in detail.",
          "methods_diagrams": "Could you create a diagram for each step showing exactly what the user did or plans to do? Please include as much detail as needed to understand their approach fully."
        },
        {
          "substep": "g. Read the results section (if applicable) and write a summary of the findings.",
          "results_summary": "In one or more paragraphs, summarize the results of each step or experiment, figure, and table. Focus on stating the results but wait to interpret their meaning. Note if additional files contain some results. Pay attention to:\n- The statistical meaning of \"significant\" and \"insignificant\"\n- Error bars on graphs as a sign of confidence intervals",
          "thinking": "Determine if the results answer the specific questions. Consider what you think the results mean before reading the user's interpretations. It's okay if your view changes after reading theirs, but form your own first."
        },
        {
          "substep": "h. Read the conclusion/discussion/interpretation section (if applicable).",
          "thinking": "Identify what the user thinks the results mean and compare that to your interpretation. Consider alternate explanations. Assess if the user addresses weaknesses in their approach and if you spot any they overlooked. Evaluate their suggested next steps."
        },
        {
          "substep": "i. Finally, read the abstract or summary and compare it to the full query.",
          "thinking": "See if the abstract or summary aligns with what the user said in the query and your understanding of it."
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "commands": "After analyzing the query, here are some special commands the user can give for further explanation:",
  "deep_command": "[DEEP] - Could you provide a detailed explanation of the current topic being discussed in the context of the whole query?",
  "answer_command": "[ANSWER] - The user can enter anything from the query and receive a thorough answer.",
  "5y_command": "[5Y] - The user enters a topic or excerpt from the query to have it explained in simple terms, as if to a 5-year-old. You can use analogies to help you understand.",
  "question": "<question>{{QUESTION}}</question>",
  "question_thinking": "Consider the user's question carefully in the context of the entire query. Take pride in providing a thorough answer demonstrating your deep understanding of the material and commitment to excellence.",
  "answer": "<answer>Provide a detailed, insightful answer to the user's question, referencing relevant parts of the query to support your response. Aim to clarify the complex content in an accessible way.</answer>"
}