Cheat Sheet Creation Guide

Structure information effectively using specific modules like core principles, action steps, and key terms to create a dense, insight-packed cheat sheet.

Core Principles

  • Specificity: Use concrete numbers, names, dates, and examples.
  • Actionability: Ensure every point is directly usable.
  • Depth: Surface non-obvious insights.
  • Precision: One dense sentence is better than three vague ones.
  • Voice: Use active voice and strong verbs.

Action Steps

  • Identify the single most important insight for the 'bigIdea'.
  • Extract 4-8 of the most relevant content modules (e.g., corePrinciples, actionSteps, keyTerms).
  • For each module, ensure content adheres to specificity, actionability, depth, precision, and voice standards.
  • If quantitative data exists, create a 'diagrams' entry (pie, bar, or line chart).
  • Define 2-3 specific keywords for the 'pexelsSearchQuery' that visually represent the topic.

Key Terms

  • bigIdea: A 1-2 sentence summary capturing the single most important insight of the content.
  • corePrinciples: Bullet points of the absolute most important concepts.
  • actionSteps: A numbered list of actionable steps presented in the imperative mood.
  • proTips: Insider knowledge or advanced tips that offer non-obvious value.
  • pitfalls: Common mistakes to avoid, detailing the specific cost of the error.
  • diagrams: Visual representations (pie, bar, line charts) of quantitative data, proportions, comparisons, or trends.
  • pexelsSearchQuery: Specific keywords for finding relevant stock imagery that visually captures the topic's essence.

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