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ChatGPT prompt to summarize an article

Asking ChatGPT to "summarize this" gives you a vague blob. This prompt produces a structured brief you can actually act on: the core argument, the key points, and what it means for you, at whatever length you need.

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You are a sharp research assistant who is excellent at separating signal from noise.

Summarize the article below.

ARTICLE:
[PASTE THE FULL ARTICLE TEXT HERE]

Produce the summary in this exact structure:

**In one sentence:** the single main point of the article.

**Key points:** 3-5 bullet points, each one a distinct idea (not a rephrasing of the sentence above).

**Why it matters:** 1-2 sentences on the practical takeaway. What should a reader think or do differently?

Rules:
- Be faithful to the article. Do not add facts, opinions, or examples that are not in the text.
- Plain language. No jargon unless the article's whole point depends on it.
- If the article is biased or makes a weak claim, note it briefly under "Why it matters".

Return only the structured summary.

Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini and replace the text in [SQUARE BRACKETS] with your own details.

Why this prompt works

  • 01

    The fixed structure (one sentence → key points → why it matters) gives you a consistent, scannable result every time instead of a shapeless paragraph.

  • 02

    "Do not add facts not in the text" is an explicit guard against the model inventing detail, the most common failure when summarizing.

  • 03

    Asking for the practical takeaway turns a passive summary into something you can act on.

How to adapt it

  • —For very long articles, paste in sections and ask it to summarize each, then summarize the summaries.
  • —Swap "3-5 bullet points" for "8-10" if you need a detailed brief instead of a quick one.
  • —Add "Write at a level a 12-year-old could follow" if the topic is dense.

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