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Research and Analysis Prompt Pack
Ten prompts for research plans, summaries, comparisons, counterarguments, fact extraction, source checks, timelines and final briefings.
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Ten prompts for structured research: planning, summarising, comparing, challenging conclusions and explaining. AI can misquote or invent sources, so open and read the original sources for anything important, and use a qualified professional for legal, medical, tax or financial questions.
How to use this pack
- Start with the research plan so you know what you are trying to answer.
- Use a tool that cites sources where you can, such as Perplexity, and check each source.
- Ask for confidence levels and for what could not be found.
- Cross-check key facts with a second independent source.
1. Research plan
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I want to understand [topic] to decide [decision]. Break it into 6 sub-questions, suggest what type of source best answers each, and explain how to spot weak sources. Do not answer yet and do not invent sources.2. Summarise a document
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Summarise this document in 5 bullets, then list its main claims, the evidence given for each and what is missing. Use only the text provided: [paste]3. Compare options
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Compare [option A], [option B] and [option C] for [use case]. Give a table with criteria, strengths, weaknesses and the situation each suits best. Say where you are unsure and what I should verify.4. Challenge my conclusion
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Here is my conclusion and reasoning: [paste]. Argue the strongest opposing view and list the evidence that would change my mind.5. Plain-language explainer
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Explain [concept] to a smart beginner in under 200 words, with one everyday analogy and one common misunderstanding.6. Extract key facts
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From this text, extract all dates, numbers, names and claims into a table with a column for the exact sentence it came from. Do not add or infer anything: [paste]7. Source quality check
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Assess this source for reliability: [paste text or describe the source]. Consider who wrote it, when, evidence given, possible bias and whether independent sources would confirm it. List what I should check next.8. Competitor snapshot
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Using only this public information, build a snapshot of [company]: products, pricing, target customers, strengths and gaps. Mark anything uncertain and list what is missing: [paste information]9. Timeline builder
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From these notes, build a dated timeline of events. Mark any date that is uncertain or conflicting between sources, and do not fill gaps with guesses: [paste]10. Final briefing
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Write a briefing of 500 words on [topic] from the findings below. Structure: bottom line, key findings with confidence labels (confirmed, likely, unverified), disagreements, what is unknown and next steps. Findings: [paste]Tips
- Always ask what the AI could not find.
- Prefer primary sources such as official data, filings and original studies.
- Keep a list of sources you actually opened.
Related
Research Brief Builder, Research Analyst Agent, Daily News Digest by Email and the guide How to Fact-Check AI Answers.