AI Workflow
AI Research Assistant
A practical workflow to research a topic, organize findings, summarize key points, compare perspectives, and create usable notes for writing, analysis, or decision-making.
Use case
Research, writing, consulting, analysis
Input
Topic, questions, links, notes, documents
Output
Summary, insights, comparison, action points
What this workflow does
This workflow helps turn scattered information into structured research notes. It is useful for professionals, students, consultants, writers, and builders who need to understand a topic quickly and clearly.
Step-by-step process
- Define the research topic and the main question.
- Collect reliable sources, notes, or links.
- Ask AI to summarize each source separately.
- Ask AI to compare common points and differences.
- Extract key insights, risks, and open questions.
- Turn the findings into a report, outline, or action plan.
Prompt template
Act as a research assistant. Help me research this topic: [PASTE TOPIC] Use the information below: [PASTE NOTES, LINKS, OR SOURCE TEXT] Give me: 1. Short executive summary 2. Key findings 3. Different viewpoints 4. Important facts or claims to verify 5. Risks, limitations, or uncertainties 6. Practical next steps 7. A clean outline I can use for writing Important: Clearly separate facts from assumptions. Do not invent sources. Mention when information is missing.
Important caution
AI can summarize and organize research, but it can also make mistakes or sound confident when information is incomplete. Always verify important facts using reliable sources before publishing or making decisions.