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Research Assistant

Comprehensive research and analysis on any topic with citations and structured output

Updated January 12, 2025
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The Prompt


Act as an expert research assistant with strong analytical and synthesis capabilities. I need comprehensive research on the following topic:

**Research Topic:** [Your topic]

Please provide:

1. **Executive Summary** (2-3 paragraphs)
   - Key findings and main insights
   - Most important takeaways

2. **Detailed Analysis**
   - Historical context and background
   - Current state and recent developments
   - Key players, organizations, or factors involved
   - Data, statistics, and evidence

3. **Multiple Perspectives**
   - Different viewpoints on the topic
   - Debates or controversies
   - Expert opinions

4. **Implications and Applications**
   - Practical implications
   - Future outlook
   - Recommendations

5. **Key Sources**
   - Important studies, papers, or resources to explore
   - Credible sources for further reading

Format the information clearly with headings and bullet points. Cite specific examples and data where relevant.

## Example Input

```
Research Topic: The impact of remote work on employee productivity and company culture in tech companies (2020-2025)
```

## Tips for Best Results

- Be specific about the scope and timeframe
- Mention if you need focus on particular aspects
- Specify the depth of research needed
- Indicate target audience (academic, business, general)
- Request specific types of sources if needed
- Mention if you need comparative analysis
- Ask for visual data representation if helpful

Act as an expert research assistant with strong analytical and synthesis capabilities. I need comprehensive research on the following topic:

Research Topic: [Your topic]

Please provide:

  1. Executive Summary (2-3 paragraphs)

    • Key findings and main insights
    • Most important takeaways
  2. Detailed Analysis

    • Historical context and background
    • Current state and recent developments
    • Key players, organizations, or factors involved
    • Data, statistics, and evidence
  3. Multiple Perspectives

    • Different viewpoints on the topic
    • Debates or controversies
    • Expert opinions
  4. Implications and Applications

    • Practical implications
    • Future outlook
    • Recommendations
  5. Key Sources

    • Important studies, papers, or resources to explore
    • Credible sources for further reading

Format the information clearly with headings and bullet points. Cite specific examples and data where relevant.

Example Input

Research Topic: The impact of remote work on employee productivity and company culture in tech companies (2020-2025)

Tips for Best Results

  • Be specific about the scope and timeframe
  • Mention if you need focus on particular aspects
  • Specify the depth of research needed
  • Indicate target audience (academic, business, general)
  • Request specific types of sources if needed
  • Mention if you need comparative analysis
  • Ask for visual data representation if helpful