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Get a researched report on any question, with sources
Use your assistant's deep research mode to get a sourced report on a big question, then check the sources so you can trust what you share.
When to use it
When you need to understand a topic properly
Step by step
Turn on the research mode
ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude each have a research option that searches many sites and writes a report; look for 'Deep research' or 'Research' near the message box. If your plan doesn't include it, use normal web search mode and ask the same question.
Give it a clear brief
The more specific you are, the better the report. Paste this and fill in the brackets.
Prompt to copyResearch this question: [your question]. Context: I am [who you are] and I need this to [decide / explain / plan something]. Focus on [country or region] and sources from the last [2] years. Structure the report as: 1) a short answer up front, 2) the main findings with a source link for each, 3) where sources disagree, 4) what is still uncertain, 5) a list of all sources with their publisher and date. Prefer official, academic and established news sources over blogs.Check the sources
Open at least the three sources the report leans on most. Confirm they exist, say what the report claims and are recent enough. AI research tools can misquote or link to the wrong page.
Keep the report and your notes
Copy the report into a Google Doc and add a line at the top saying which sources you checked and when.
What you get
Short answer: heat pumps can work in older homes, but most need better insulation first. Findings: a government field trial found... (link, 2024). Disagreement: installer groups and consumer groups give different running-cost figures. Uncertain: long-term costs beyond 10 years.
Tips
- If a source link is broken or doesn't mention the claim, ask the assistant to find a different source or remove the claim.