Good lecture-note prompts should not ask AI to invent a polished textbook chapter. They should preserve uncertainty, separate definitions from examples, and turn the notes into questions you can answer without looking.
What the prompt should produce
- A cleaned outline that keeps missing pieces visible.
- Definitions, formulas, claims, examples, and open questions in separate sections.
- Retrieval questions that test application, not recognition.
- A short review plan based on the time you have.
- A verification list for claims that need the syllabus, slides, or textbook.