100+ Evidence + Citations Prompts with Gemini

Citation integration with Gemini helps students fuse evidence and commentary without patchwriting. Use it to plan quote–paraphrase balance, attach claims to sources, and format APA/MLA correctly. Recent research shows generative AI can raise writing productivity and quality for knowledge workers when used with guidance MIT, 2023 and complementary findings across settings NBER, 2023.

Plan Your Evidence Strategy (1–20)

1. I map each claim to one best-fit source and state the warrant.
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2. I set a target ratio of paraphrases to quotes for this draft.
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3. I rank sources by credibility signals and relevance to each claim.
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4. I draft one-sentence “evidence purpose” notes under every paragraph topic sentence.
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5. I choose diverse evidence types: data, expert analysis, counterexamples, and cases.
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6. I flag claims needing currency and prioritize sources from recent years.
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7. I write a 12-word rationale explaining why each source earns trust here.
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8. I prewrite counterevidence for two key claims and plan fair refutations.
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9. I convert figures or tables into sentence-level takeaways with citations ready.
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10. I assign each paragraph a primary source and one triangulating secondary source.
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11. I identify one authoritative style guide example matching my assignment genre.
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12. I write margin notes specifying why a reader should trust each quoted voice.
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13. I check for overreliance on one source and rebalance paragraph-level support.
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14. I prewrite neutral signal phrases to introduce quotes without hype or bias.
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15. I outline commentary that interprets, connects, and advances the paragraph claim.
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16. I plan one ethical limitation note where evidence is weak or context-limited.
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17. I mark paragraphs needing synthesis across three or more independent sources.
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18. I convert key statistics into precise paraphrases with units and baselines.
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19. I schedule citations to appear near claims, not stacked at paragraph ends.
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20. I add one contrasting scholarly perspective to avoid selective evidence bias.
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Integrate Quotations with Commentary (21–40)

21. I introduce each quote with context, author role, and claim relevance.
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22. I trim quotes to essential language and bracket necessary clarifications responsibly.
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23. I follow each quote with two interpretation sentences and one implication sentence.
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24. I replace vague verbs with analytical verbs in signal phrases and commentary.
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25. I verify quotation punctuation, capitalization, and ellipses against style rules.
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26. I insert page or paragraph numbers for quotes when required by APA/MLA.
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27. I convert one long block quote into concise paraphrase plus selective short quotes.
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28. I ensure quotes never end a paragraph without interpretive commentary afterward.
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29. I contrast two quotes that disagree and reconcile them through my claim logic.
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30. I attribute specialized terms to their originators rather than generic phrasing.
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31. I test whether each quote advances insight rather than repeating known facts.
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32. I rewrite weak signal phrases to foreground author credentials and expertise.
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33. I check quote-context integrity so trimming does not distort author’s intent.
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34. I pair every quote with at least one paraphrase triangulating the same point.
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35. I compress jargon-heavy quoted language into plain, accurate commentary sentences.
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36. I add one limitations note after a compelling but narrow or dated quotation.
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37. I verify that quote punctuation precedes citation parentheses per style rules.
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38. I swap ornamental quotes for data-backed paraphrases to improve concision.
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39. I ensure quoted statistics include sample, timeframe, and measurement definition.
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40. I write a closing sentence tying quote insight to the paragraph’s mini-thesis.
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Paraphrase Without Patchwriting (41–60)

41. I restate core ideas using new structure, synonyms, and explicit attribution.
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42. I paraphrase numbers with context, uncertainty, and comparable baselines included.
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43. I check my paraphrase against the original for meaning drift or omission.
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44. I add “so what” commentary to explain why the paraphrase matters here.
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45. I attribute paraphrases with author-date or author-page as required by style.
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46. I simplify dense methodology text into accurate, readable sentences for novices.
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47. I paraphrase definitions once, then cite the original definition at first use.
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48. I convert bullet-point notes into cohesive paraphrase paragraphs with cohesion cues.
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49. I avoid near-copying by changing clause order and re-framing the idea logically.
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50. I paraphrase to connect two sources, highlighting convergence or meaningful divergence.
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51. I translate specialized terms into plain language and retain precise technical meaning.
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52. I paraphrase graphics by describing axes, units, patterns, and notable outliers.
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53. I add source limitations when paraphrasing bold claims or correlational findings.
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54. I paraphrase theory and then give a concrete example from my context.
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55. I cross-check paraphrases for unintended evaluative language or biased framing.
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56. I confirm unique phrases still quoted and cited to avoid hidden plagiarism.
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57. I paraphrase with discipline-appropriate hedging and confidence qualifiers added.
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58. I ensure paraphrase length matches importance, not sentence-by-sentence mirroring.
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59. I paraphrase competing explanations, then argue which best fits my evidence.
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60. I paraphrase author’s conclusion, then add one practical implication for readers.
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APA/MLA In-Text and References (61–80)

These prompts align your citations with common rules. Confirm specifics in APA 7 and MLA 9 via APA in-text basics and MLA in-text basics.

61. I insert APA author–year citations directly after the supported idea or quote.
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62. I add page or paragraph numbers for direct quotes per APA/MLA requirements.
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63. I ensure every in-text citation has a matching reference or works-cited entry.
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64. I format three-plus authors with “et al.” when allowed by style rules.
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65. I differentiate same-author multiple works by year and title cues as needed.
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66. I use MLA author-page format and verify page ranges for print sources.
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67. I include DOI or stable URLs in references when required by my assignment.
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68. I standardize capitalization, italics, and punctuation per APA or MLA exemplars.
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69. I convert web titles to sentence-case (APA) and retain capitalization rules (MLA).
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70. I add retrieval dates only when sources are designed to change over time.
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71. I ensure hanging indents and consistent spacing in the final reference list.
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72. I distinguish primary sources from secondary commentary in citations and prose.
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73. I cite reprinted or translated works with original dates noted appropriately.
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74. I add citation for any idea not common knowledge in the assignment audience.
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75. I reconcile author names and dates between in-text citations and references.
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76. I format multiple works in one parenthetical correctly and alphabetically if needed.
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77. I convert citation placeholders into full, verified entries before submission.
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78. I label figures and tables with source attributions per style expectations.
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79. I verify capitalization of journal titles and volume/issue formatting precisely.
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80. I confirm MLA shortened titles in parentheses match leading words in Works Cited.
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Synthesis, Balance, and Ethics (81–100)

Blend sources into your voice and show responsible use. For deeper search prompts, see Smart Search with ChatGPT and Outline to Paper. Generate chapter study aids with the AI Study-Guide Generator.

81. I synthesize three sources into one claim using compare–contrast–conclude sentences.
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82. I note where evidence converges, then explain residual uncertainty or debate.
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83. I test quote–paraphrase balance against my earlier target and adjust distribution.
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84. I add a counterclaim paragraph sourced from reputable dissent and respond fairly.
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85. I mark any AI-generated text and verify every citation and factual statement manually.
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86. I rewrite ambiguous “they say” phrasing to specific named authors and dates.
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87. I check discipline norms for first-person usage and adjust commentary tone accordingly.
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88. I annotate biases, funding sources, or conflicts that could shape interpretations.
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89. I add bridging sentences that connect evidence to the thesis, not to each other.
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90. I convert summary-heavy paragraphs into insight-heavy paragraphs with explicit takeaways.
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91. I ensure paraphrases keep technical nuance while matching my audience’s reading level.
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92. I tag any speculative statements as such and separate them from empirical claims.
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93. I check that each paragraph ends by reinforcing the paper’s central argument.
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94. I transform one dense section into a mini literature map in two sentences.
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95. I verify that citations appear near their first relevant mention, not grouped later.
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96. I add a short methodology caveat when generalizing beyond the study’s sample.
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97. I include at least one high-quality, recent source to ground time-sensitive claims.
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98. I review paraphrases for accidental close wording and revise to original phrasing.
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99. I confirm my voice leads; sources support; quotations never speak for conclusions.
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100. I run a final audit for missing citations, mismatched entries, and style errors.
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