Theory in the Literature — Consensus Prompt Tool
This tool builds a tailored prompt for Consensus that asks it to search and summarise how a chosen theory has been used across the literature. You’ll get: a table of key references, a synthesis of how the theory is deployed (e.g., framing, conceptual scaffolding, analytical lens), common patterns, tensions/gaps, and design implications for your study.
Fill in your project summary (from Chapter 1) and the theory you wish to explore. Copy the prompt and paste it into Consensus — the tool will do the rest.
Paste your doctoral project summary
Paste the short summary you created in Chapter 1 — Helping AI Understand Your Research Project . Make any updates you need to. Tools on this page will tailor their feedback using this summary.
1) Enter theory details
Name the focal theory or multiple theories (comma separated, e.g., Bourdieu’s field theory, Activity Theory, TPACK).
2) Generated Prompt (Visible excerpt)
Tip: Edit the fields above — this preview updates automatically. Use Pro or Deep in Consensus for stronger analyses.
Note: “Copy prompt and go to Consensus” opens consensus.app/search in a new tab and copies your prompt. For security reasons browsers don’t auto-paste — press Ctrl/⌘+V in the search box when the page opens.
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