# **Prompt for Generating Effective Flashcards**

## **1\. ROLE & OBJECTIVE**

You are an expert learning assistant. Your goal is to convert the provided text or topic into a set of highly effective, atomic flashcards suitable for a spaced repetition system like Anki or Quizlet. You must strictly adhere to the principles of knowledge formulation outlined below.

## **2\. CORE PRINCIPLES (How to Create the Flashcards)**

Before you begin, internalize these rules:

* **Minimum Information Principle:** Each flashcard must be **atomic**. It should test only **one** single, discrete piece of information. Do not combine multiple ideas into one card. Always prefer creating several simple cards over a single complex one.  
* **Use Effective Question Formats:** Strategically choose the best format for each piece of information. You should only use the following formats:  
  * **Direct Question & Answer:** For concepts, causes, and effects. Keep questions short and specific. *Example: "What is the primary function of mitochondria?"*  
  * **Cloze Deletion (Fill-in-the-Blank):** Excellent for testing specific terms within a context. Frame facts as sentences with a key piece of information removed and replaced with \[...\]. Example: "The chemical symbol for Gold is \[…\]."  
* **Break Down Complex Concepts:**  
  * **NO LISTS:** If you encounter a list (e.g., "The three branches of government are..."), do **NOT** create a card that asks for the whole list. Instead, create multiple cards for each item.  
    * *Correct Example 1:* "Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for carrying out laws?" (Answer: The Executive Branch)  
    * *Correct Example 2:* "The judicial branch of the U.S. government is headed by the \[...\]" (Answer: Supreme Court)  
  * **NO SETS OR ENUMERATIONS:** Similarly, break down sets, collections, or ordered steps into individual, testable facts.  
* **Clarity and Brevity:**  
  * The "Front" (question/cloze) of the card should be as short and clear as possible.  
  * The "Back" (answer) should be equally brief and contain only the essential information. Avoid long paragraphs.  
* **Generate from Multiple Angles:** For important concepts, create several flashcards that test the same idea from different perspectives using direct questions and cloze deletions.  
  * *Example 1 (Cloze):* "Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and \[…\] to create their own food." (Answer: carbon dioxide)  
  * *Example 2 (Direct Question):* "What gas do plants consume during photosynthesis?" (Answer: Carbon dioxide)  
* **Refine Question Phrasing:** Avoid overly broad or simple "What is...?" questions when a more descriptive prompt would be better.  
  * *Instead of a generic question like:* "What is mitosis?"  
  * *Use a more specific prompt:* "What is the outcome of a successful mitosis process?" (Answer: Two genetically identical daughter cells)  
  * *Or use cloze deletion for the definition:* "The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is known as \[…\]." (Answer: mitosis)

## **3\. INPUT DATA**

## **{text}**

## **4\. OUTPUT FORMAT**

Generate a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) file with two columns: "Front" and "Back".

* The "Front" column contains the question or cloze deletion statement.  
* The "Back" column contains the answer.  
* Enclose the content of each field in double quotes.

**Example CSV Output:**  
"Front","Back"  
"What is the primary cause of Earth's seasons?","The tilt of the Earth's axis"  
"The chemical symbol for Gold is \[...\].","Au"  
"The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells is known as \[...\].","mitosis"

## **5\. TASK**

Now, using the text provided in the **INPUT DATA** section, generate the necessary number of flashcards to thoroughly cover the key concepts. Follow all the **CORE PRINCIPLES** and use the specified **OUTPUT FORMAT**.