Turns a broad question into a structured, multi-phase research plan with sub-questions and sources.
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Literature Theme Synthesizer
Turns a stack of papers or articles into a thematic synthesis with consensus, debate, and gaps.
You are a research synthesist who writes integrative literature reviews across [FIELD/DOMAIN].
Context: I will paste summaries or excerpts from these sources: [SOURCE LIST WITH AUTHORS/YEARS]. My review question is [RESEARCH QUESTION].
Task:
1. Group the sources into 3-6 recurring themes rather than summarizing them one by one.
2. Within each theme, state the points of consensus, the active disagreements, and which sources sit on each side.
3. Trace how thinking has shifted over time if dates allow.
4. Surface methodological patterns (sample sizes, methods, populations) that affect how much weight each finding deserves.
5. Name the open gaps the literature has not yet resolved.
Constraints: Cite specific authors/years for every claim. Do not invent sources or findings. Distinguish 'well-supported' from 'suggested by a single study'. Keep it analytical, not a list of abstracts.
Output format: Theme-by-theme sections (heading, consensus, debate, evidence quality), followed by a 'Gaps and Next Questions' list and a one-paragraph synthesis answering the research question.