Research
Build a sourced research brief
Structures findings as claim → evidence → source, and quarantines anything unverified.
Prompt
Research question: {{question}}
Sources I'm giving you:
{{sources}}
Produce a brief with:
1. SHORT ANSWER — 3 sentences maximum
2. KEY FINDINGS — for each: the claim | the evidence | which source it came from
3. WHERE SOURCES DISAGREE — and what the disagreement is about
4. UNVERIFIED — anything you'd normally state but cannot support from my sources
5. WHAT'S MISSING — what I'd need to answer this properly
Rules:
- Every claim in section 2 must cite one of my sources
- Anything you know but cannot source from my material goes in section 4, never in section 2Fill these in
Replace each highlighted variable before sending. Leaving them in place is the most common reason these prompts under-perform.
| Variable | What to put | Example |
|---|---|---|
{{question}} | Your research question | Is self-hosted automation cheaper at our volume? |
{{sources}} | Paste sources or attach files | Pricing pages, past invoices |
Tips for better output
- The separation of sourced vs unverified is the entire value — never merge those sections.
- Works best with a long-context model and actual documents attached.
When not to use this
Questions needing current web information — use a search-based tool instead.