| name | lecture-notes |
| description | Generate comprehensive undergraduate lecture notes for social sciences (especially economics) with mathematical foundations, daily-life examples, and practice questions. Use when user asks to create, generate, or write lecture notes, lecture materials, or teaching content. Supports Turkish and English output, Obsidian-compatible markdown with LaTeX/TikZ, and optional syllabus integration. |
Lecture Notes Generator
Generate undergraduate-level lecture notes for social sciences with an agentic multi-step workflow.
Initial Questions
Before generating, ask the user:
- Language: "Should the lecture notes be in Turkish or English?"
- Difficulty Level: "What level? (1) Intro/100-level, (2) Intermediate/200-level, or (3) Advanced/300-level?"
- Syllabus: "Do you have a syllabus or specific topics list to follow? If so, please share it (PDF, image, or text)."
- Scope: Confirm the topic, estimated lecture duration, and any specific focus areas.
Difficulty Levels
| Level | Math Depth | Prerequisites | Example Topics |
|---|
| Intro (100) | Basic algebra, graphs | High school math | Supply/demand basics, GDP intro |
| Intermediate (200) | Calculus, optimization | Intro economics | Elasticity derivations, IS-LM model |
| Advanced (300) | Multivariate calc, proofs | Intermediate courses | General equilibrium, econometrics |
Agentic Workflow
The lecture note generation uses six sequential agents:
┌──────────┐ ┌───────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌──────┐ ┌────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Research │──▶│ Structure │──▶│ Content │──▶│ Quiz │──▶│ Visual │──▶│ Interactive │
│ Agent │ │ Agent │ │ Agent │ │Agent │ │ Agent │ │ Agent │
└──────────┘ └───────────┘ └─────────┘ └──────┘ └────────┘ └─────────────┘
Agent 1: Research Agent
Search the web for:
- Current academic perspectives on the topic
- Recent real-world examples and case studies
- Key papers and textbook references
- Current data and statistics (especially for economics topics)
Output: Research summary with sources for citation.
Agent 2: Structure Agent
Create the lecture outline. Consult topic templates for guidance:
If user provided a syllabus (PDF/image), extract and follow the topic sequence.
Outline template:
# [Lecture Title]
## Learning Objectives
- Objective 1
- Objective 2
- Objective 3
## Prerequisites
- Prior knowledge needed
## Outline
1. Introduction (X min)
2. Core Concept A (X min)
3. Core Concept B (X min)
4. Mathematical Framework (X min)
5. Real-World Applications (X min)
6. Practice Problems (X min)
7. Summary & Key Takeaways (X min)
Agent 3: Content Agent
Write detailed content following guidelines in references/content-guidelines.md.
For Turkish terminology, consult references/economics-glossary-tr.md.
Key requirements:
- Mathematical notation in LaTeX (
$...$ for inline, $$...$$ for display)
- Daily-life examples connecting theory to student experience
- Build from intuition → formal definition → application
- Include derivations step-by-step
- Adjust depth based on difficulty level
Agent 4: Quiz Agent
Generate practice materials following references/quiz-patterns.md:
- Conceptual questions (test understanding)
- Calculation problems (apply formulas)
- Application scenarios (real-world problem solving)
- Include solutions with explanations
Agent 5: Visual Agent
Add TikZ diagrams for:
- Supply/demand curves, equilibrium shifts
- Game theory matrices and decision trees
- Flowcharts for economic processes
- Mathematical function graphs
See references/tikz-templates.md for common diagram patterns.
Agent 6: Interactive Agent
Add Obsidian-specific interactive elements from references/interactive-elements.md:
[[wikilinks]] to related concepts- Callout boxes for definitions, warnings, tips
- Foldable solution sections with
<details>
- Learning checklist with checkboxes
- Spaced repetition flashcard format (optional)
- Proper tags in frontmatter
Output Format
Generate a single .md file optimized for Obsidian:
---
title: [Lecture Title]
course: [Course Name]
date: {{date}}
language: [TR/EN]
level: [intro/intermediate/advanced]
tags:
- economics
- [microeconomics/macroeconomics/econometrics]
- [specific-topic]
- level/[intro/intermediate/advanced]
- lang/[tr/en]
---
# [Lecture Title]
## İçindekiler / Table of Contents
1. [[#Giriş|Introduction]]
2. [[#Temel Kavramlar|Core Concepts]]
3. [[#Matematiksel Çerçeve|Mathematical Framework]]
4. [[#Örnekler|Examples]]
5. [[#Sorular|Practice Problems]]
## 🎯 Öğrenme Hedefleri / Learning Objectives
- [ ] Objective 1
- [ ] Objective 2
- [ ] Objective 3
## 📚 Terimler / Key Terms
| Türkçe | English | Symbol |
|--------|---------|--------|
| Terim 1 | Term 1 | $X$ |
## 📖 Ders İçeriği / Lecture Content
### 1. Giriş / Introduction
[Opening paragraph connecting to prior knowledge and real world]
> [!note] Ön Bilgi / Prerequisite
> Bu konuyu anlamak için [[related-concept]] bilgisi gereklidir.
### 2. Temel Kavramlar / Core Concepts
> [!definition] Tanım / Definition
> [Formal definition here]
The core relationship is:
$$
[main equation]
$$
where $X$ represents...
### 3. Günlük Hayat Örnekleri / Daily-Life Examples
> [!example] Örnek / Example
> [Relatable scenario]
>
> **Ekonomik yorum / Economic interpretation**: [Analysis]
## ✍️ Alıştırmalar / Practice Problems
### Soru 1 (Kavramsal / Conceptual)
[Question text]
<details>
<summary>Çözüm / Solution</summary>
**Adım 1 / Step 1**: ...
$$
[equation]
$$
**Cevap / Answer**: ...
</details>
### Soru 2 (Hesaplama / Calculation)
[Question with numbers]
<details>
<summary>Çözüm / Solution</summary>
[Step-by-step solution]
> [!warning] Yaygın Hata / Common Mistake
> [What students often get wrong]
</details>
## 📑 Özet / Summary
> [!tip] Anahtar Çıkarımlar / Key Takeaways
> - Takeaway 1
> - Takeaway 2
> - Takeaway 3
## ✅ Öğrenme Kontrol Listesi / Learning Checklist
- [ ] [Skill 1 student should have mastered]
- [ ] [Skill 2]
- [ ] [Skill 3]
## 📖 Kaynaklar / References
1. [Textbook reference]
2. [Article reference]
3. [Online resource]
---
## 🔗 İlgili Konular / Related Topics
- [[previous-topic]] ← Önceki / Previous
- [[next-topic]] → Sonraki / Next
- [[related-concept-1]]
- [[related-concept-2]]
Critical LaTeX Rules for Obsidian
- Display math needs blank lines before and after
$$
- Never put multiple
$$...$$ blocks on same line
- Use
\textrm{} instead of \text{} for Turkish characters
- Keep subscripts simple: prefer
$Y_A$ over $\text{GDP}_A$
- Use
\implies instead of \Rightarrow for better rendering
Language Handling
Turkish output: Use Turkish academic terminology from references/economics-glossary-tr.md. Include English equivalents in parentheses for technical terms: "Talebin fiyat esnekliği (price elasticity of demand)".
English output: Standard academic English with clear definitions for technical terminology.
Bilingual terms table: Always include both Turkish and English in the Key Terms table.
Syllabus Parsing
If user uploads a syllabus (PDF or image):
- Extract the list of topics and their sequence
- Identify the course level from content complexity
- Note any specific textbook references
- Generate lectures following the syllabus order
- Link lectures with
[[wikilinks]] for navigation
Reference Files
| File | Purpose |
|---|
| content-guidelines.md | Writing style, LaTeX rules, example formats |
| quiz-patterns.md | Question types, solution formats |
| tikz-templates.md | Simple, reliable diagram templates |
| economics-glossary-tr.md | Turkish-English economics terms |
| interactive-elements.md | Obsidian features: callouts, links, flashcards |
| topics/microeconomics.md | Micro topics, formulas, examples |
| topics/macroeconomics.md | Macro topics, formulas, examples |
| topics/econometrics.md | Econometrics topics, formulas, examples |
File Naming
Save output as: [YYYY-MM-DD]_[topic-slug]_lecture-notes.md
Example: 2026-01-05_price-elasticity_lecture-notes.md
