How does the AI handle scientific accuracy and citations for geology topics?
The writer provides suggested citations and DOI/URL placeholders based on common authoritative sources, but generated citations should be verified against primary sources. Use the included source checklist (USGS, BGS, peer‑reviewed journals, datasets like IRIS/EarthChem) to confirm specifics before publishing.
What steps can I take to verify claims and add primary‑source references?
Cross-check claims with the original paper, dataset, or national survey report. Replace placeholder citations with DOIs or dataset identifiers, link to instrument or station records when available, and keep a short 'Data & methods' note linking to raw files or repository entries.
How do I adapt generated content for different audiences (students vs. clients)?
Choose the tone preset (academic, informed layperson, client‑facing). Prompts include explicit instructions for analogies, jargon-level, and summary length. After generation, run the 'clarity pass' prompt to simplify or expand specific paragraphs.
Can the writer create captions and alt-text for maps, cross-sections, and photos?
Yes. Use the Caption & figure generator prompt to request three caption variants at different reading levels plus concise alt-text. The output includes placement notes (e.g., 'Figure 1 – map: show study boundary and sampling sites').
What are best practices for feeding the AI field notes, lab data, or paper abstracts?
Provide structured input: short metadata (site, date, GPS), a pasted abstract or bullet notes, and define the target audience. For raw data, include summary statistics and attach dataset identifiers rather than raw tables to keep prompts concise and traceable.
How do I avoid plagiarism and ensure original phrasing when summarizing published work?
Use the research-summary prompt that asks for a paraphrased lay summary and suggested citation; then manually verify phrasing against the source. When in doubt, quote short passages and add explicit citations. Run a rewrite prompt asking for 'original wording' if content matches source phrasing too closely.
Which public data sources are recommended to pair with AI-generated drafts for validation?
USGS, British Geological Survey, IRIS, EarthChem, and peer‑reviewed journals indexed by DOI are recommended. For maps, use OpenStreetMap or public map tiles and include a map data disclaimer in the caption.
How does the tool support editorial workflows and version control for scientific posts?
Templates produce export-ready drafts you can paste into your CMS. Include a checklist item to record source DOIs and data links in each version. For collaborative editing, export drafts with in-line citation placeholders and a references block to maintain traceability across revisions.
What level of domain terminology customization is possible (glossary or preferred terms)?
You can provide a short glossary or list of preferred terms in the prompt (e.g., 'use term X instead of Y'). Templates will apply that glossary consistently across the draft and can generate a short 'Terminology' box for publication.
How to produce SEO-optimized geological content without sacrificing technical accuracy?
Use the SEO and snippet pack prompt to generate title options, meta descriptions, and long-tail keywords aligned with your topic. Then ensure every claim that might be queried (dates, magnitudes, locations) is backed by a cited source to keep accuracy alongside SEO optimization.
