AI Research Workflows
Build a repeatable research loop: question, gather, compare, verify, and synthesize.
Start with a research question
Replace 'tell me everything' with a focused question, scope, and time window. Example: 'What changed in EU AI regulation between 2024 and 2026 for small apps?'
Use AI to organize, not replace reading
Let AI produce comparison tables, argument maps, and open questions. You still read primary sources for anything that affects grades, money, health, or public statements.
Iterate with follow-ups
Good research prompts are a conversation: narrow the topic, ask for counterarguments, request missing stakeholders, and update the summary when you find a conflicting source.
Example
Comparison table
Compare ChatGPT and Claude.
For a beginner choosing a writing assistant, compare ChatGPT and Claude on: ease of use, document upload, citation behavior, pricing tier for students, and main limitations. Use a table, cite public docs, and list 3 questions I should test myself.
Takeaway The workflow prompt defines criteria, format, sources, and hands-on validation.
Mini challenge
Research loop
Sample answer: Message 1: define question and scope. Message 2: comparison table with sources. Message 3: counterarguments and verification checklist.
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