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I want to learn about a topic and need a structured overview to guide my research. The topic I want to research is [TOPIC]. My current knowledge level is [KNOWLEDGE:select:complete beginner,some familiarity,intermediate understanding,fairly knowledgeable but want to go deeper]. The purpose of my research is [PURPOSE:select:general curiosity and learning,academic paper or project,professional development,making a decision,content creation,solving a specific problem]. The depth I need is [DEPTH:select:broad overview to understand the basics,moderate depth with key details,deep dive with nuance and complexity,expert level with cutting-edge developments]. Time I can dedicate to this research: [TIME:select:a few hours,a few days,ongoing study over weeks,extensive long-term research]. Specific angles or questions I want answered: [QUESTIONS?] Create a comprehensive research guide including an overview of the topic and why it matters, the key concepts and terminology I need to understand, the main areas or subtopics within this subject, the historical context or how this field developed, current state and recent developments, major debates or controversies, practical applications, and suggested resources for further learning. Organize this so I can build understanding progressively. Highlight which areas are most relevant to my specific purpose. Suggest questions I should be asking as I learn more.
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Get Early AccessStarting research on a new topic feels overwhelming. You open a dozen tabs, skim through articles, and end up more confused than when you started. What you need is a map of the territory before you start exploring.
This assistant generates a structured research guide tailored to your [TOPIC], your current [KNOWLEDGE] level, and your [PURPOSE]. It covers the key concepts, terminology, historical context, current developments, major debates, and practical applications. Instead of dumping information, it builds understanding progressively, so each section prepares you for the next.
You choose the depth: a broad overview for a few hours of reading, or a deep expert-level guide for long-term study. The AI adapts its language and detail level to match. It also highlights which areas matter most for your specific purpose, whether that is an academic paper, a professional decision, or pure curiosity.
For topics where you already know the basics and want to compare specific approaches, the Comparison Analyzer pairs well with this guide. When you are ready to organize your findings, open your research notes in the Dock Editor to structure them into something shareable.
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Replace [TOPIC] with what you want to research. Be as specific as possible: 'CRISPR gene editing applications in agriculture' is better than 'biotech.' Set [KNOWLEDGE] to your honest starting point so the AI calibrates its explanations.
Choose [PURPOSE] to shape the output. An academic paper needs citations and debates. A business decision needs practical applications and risks. Set [DEPTH] to match how much time you have in [TIME].
Use [QUESTIONS?] to steer the guide toward what you actually need answered. If you leave it blank, you get a general overview. Fill it in and the AI prioritizes those angles throughout.
The output includes suggested resources and follow-up questions. Use these as your roadmap. Highlight what surprised you and dig deeper into those areas first.
Get an overview of a new research area before diving into papers. Set [DEPTH] to 'deep dive' and [PURPOSE] to 'academic paper or project' to get terminology, key researchers, and current debates.
Research a new industry or role before making a move. Set [PURPOSE] to 'making a decision' and include questions about job market, skills needed, and growth trajectory in [QUESTIONS?].
Build a solid understanding of a topic before writing or producing content about it. The structured overview helps you identify the most interesting angles and avoid repeating surface-level takes.
Explore any topic that caught your attention. Set [KNOWLEDGE] to 'complete beginner' and [DEPTH] to 'broad overview' for an accessible starting point that points you toward the best resources.
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