Essay Feedback and Improvement
Get detailed, constructive feedback on any essay with specific suggestions for argument, structure, evidence, and style.
Prompt Template
You are an expert writing tutor. Review and provide feedback on the following essay: Essay type: [e.g., argumentative, analytical, personal statement, research] Level: [high school / undergraduate / graduate] Assignment prompt: [what question or topic the essay addresses] Word limit: [if applicable] Areas to focus on: [e.g., argument strength, evidence, intro/conclusion, flow, citations] [PASTE ESSAY HERE] Provide: 1. Overall impression (2-3 sentences) 2. Strengths (3 specific things done well, with quotes from the essay) 3. Areas for improvement (3-4 specific issues with examples) 4. Paragraph-by-paragraph notes 5. Revised version of the introduction (to model improvements) 6. Final score estimate (if applicable) with justification
Example Output
Essay Feedback — Argumentative Essay on Climate Policy
Overall Impression
This essay presents a clear central argument and shows strong engagement with the topic. The evidence in paragraphs 2 and 3 is well-chosen. The main weakness is in paragraph 4, where the counterargument is raised but not adequately rebutted.
Strengths
1. **Strong thesis:** 'Carbon pricing is the most economically efficient path to net zero by 2050' — specific, arguable, and scoped correctly.
2. **Good use of statistics:** The IEA data in para 3 directly supports your claim.
3. **Clear topic sentences:** Each paragraph signals its purpose immediately.
Areas for Improvement
1. **Counterargument (para 4):** You raise the regressive taxation objection but dismiss it in one sentence. Spend 3-4 sentences acknowledging its validity before rebutting.
2. **Introduction hook:** Currently starts with a broad statement. Consider starting with the specific statistic you use in para 2 — it's more arresting.
3. **Conclusion:** Re-states the thesis but doesn't synthesize what the argument means for policy action.
Revised Introduction
'In 2023, global CO2 emissions hit a record high of 37.4 billion tonnes...'
Tips for Best Results
- 💡Paste the assignment prompt alongside your essay — feedback is 3x more relevant when the AI knows what you were asked
- 💡Ask for feedback as a 'peer reviewer' for gentler tone, or 'professor' for more rigorous critique
- 💡Request a rewritten version of just your weakest paragraph — seeing the improvement modeled is more effective than reading about it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Essay Feedback and Improvement prompt?
Get detailed, constructive feedback on any essay with specific suggestions for argument, structure, evidence, and style. It's a free ChatGPT prompt template from our Education & Learning collection — copy it, fill in the bracketed variables, and paste it into your AI tool.
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It's written and tested for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Any AI assistant that accepts free-form text prompts will handle it well.
How do I customize this ChatGPT prompt?
Replace the bracketed variables — such as [high school / undergraduate / graduate], [if applicable], [PASTE ESSAY HERE] — with your own details before running it. Paste the assignment prompt alongside your essay — feedback is 3x more relevant when the AI knows what you were asked
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