AI for Research & Analysis
Use AI to accelerate research, synthesize information, and extract insights from data.
Research Workflow with AI
AI transforms research from hours to minutes, but requires a structured approach:
1. Define your question clearly before prompting
2. Use Perplexity for cited, current information
3. Use ChatGPT/Claude for synthesis and analysis
4. Cross-verify important claims across multiple sources
5. Ask for counterarguments to avoid confirmation bias
Never cite AI as a source. Use it to find sources, synthesize information, and identify patterns — then verify and cite the original sources.
Analysis Prompts
Summarize: "Summarize this [document/article] in [format]. Focus on [specific aspects]. Highlight anything that contradicts [common assumption]."
Compare: "Compare these [options/approaches/theories]. Create a comparison matrix with criteria: [list criteria]. Recommend the best option for [your specific situation]."
Extract insights: "Analyze this [data/text] and identify: (1) key themes, (2) surprising findings, (3) patterns most people would miss, (4) actionable implications."
Literature review: "I'm researching [topic]. What are the key debates, major findings, and open questions in this field? Who are the leading researchers?"
Take a research question you've been putting off. Use Perplexity for initial research with citations, then use Claude to synthesize and analyze the findings. Compare this to your usual research workflow.
- ✓Use Perplexity for cited research, ChatGPT/Claude for synthesis
- ✓Never cite AI as a source — use it to find and analyze real sources
- ✓Cross-verify important claims across multiple tools
- ✓Ask for counterarguments to avoid confirmation bias