Research anything faster than Google
Get to a decision fast: define the question, gather evidence, and ship a clean summary with sources — without tab chaos.
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Workflow Steps
Define the research brief (decision + scope)
ChatGPTMost “research” fails because the question is vague. Lock the decision, scope, and what evidence counts, so you get a usable answer on the first pass.
PROMPT
Help me research this topic fast and safely. Decision I need to make: [one sentence decision] Topic: [topic] Audience: [me / boss / client] Scope: - Time range: [e.g., 2023–2025] - Region/market: [e.g., US / Korea / Global] - What “good sources” mean: [academic / govt / primary docs / major outlets] Constraints: [time limit], [budget] Output: 1) 5 clarification questions (only if required) 2) A tight research plan (3–7 bullets) 3) 10 search queries (with exact keywords) 4) A list of claims that MUST be verified (5–10 items)
Build a sourced summary (evidence → conclusion)
ClaudeSpeed without citations is just opinion. This step forces evidence, then produces a decision-ready memo you can forward.
PROMPT
You are my research analyst. Use ONLY the sources I provide below. If a claim is not supported, label it as “Unverified”. Task: Write a decision memo. Audience: [boss/client] Tone: [neutral, direct] Format: - TL;DR (3 bullets) - Answer (5–10 bullets) - Evidence table: Claim | Source | Confidence (High/Med/Low) - Risks / unknowns - Recommendation (1 paragraph) - Next steps (3 bullets) Sources (paste links + key quotes/notes): 1) [url] — [2–5 bullet notes] 2) [url] — [2–5 bullet notes] 3) ...
Save it as a reusable research note (template)
Notion AIIf you don’t store it in a standard format, you’ll redo the same research later. Save once, reuse forever.
ACTION GUIDE
Notion note template Title: [Topic] — Decision memo (YYYY-MM-DD) Sections: 1) TL;DR (3 bullets) 2) Answer (5–10 bullets) 3) Evidence (table) - Claim | Source link | Confidence | Note 4) Risks / unknowns 5) Recommendation 6) Next actions (3 items) 7) Source list (all links)
Pro Tips
- ✓Start with the decision you need (not “learn everything”)
- ✓Force scope: time range, geography, and what counts as a credible source
- ✓Save your sources list separately from your summary (so you can re-check fast)
- ✓Write the TL;DR first, then support it with evidence
- ✓Always label unknowns explicitly (what you could not verify)
- ✓If you can’t cite it, don’t claim it
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