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30 Google Gemini Prompts for Research That Save You Hours

30 copy-paste prompts

Paste these into Google Gemini to run deep dives, summarize dense sources, compare options, fact-check claims, and synthesize findings, using its Google Search grounding for current information. Swap in the bracketed details, and ask for sources so you can verify everything.

In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

By Louis Corneloup ยท Founder, Techpresso
Last updated ยทHand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Deep Dives & Overviews

5 prompts

Structured Deep Dive

1/30

Give me a structured deep dive on [topic]. Cover: what it is, why it matters, the key players or approaches, current state as of today, main debates or open questions, and where it's heading. Use clear headings, keep each section tight, and cite sources I can check for the key claims.

A well-structured overview you can trust and verify.

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Pro tip: Ask for sources up front so you can verify the key claims.

Explain It Three Ways

2/30

Explain [complex topic] at three levels: a one-paragraph simple version, a clear intermediate version with the core mechanics, and an expert version with the nuances and caveats. Note where experts disagree, and flag anything commonly misunderstood.

The same topic at beginner, intermediate, and expert depth.

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Pro tip: Great for ramping up on an unfamiliar subject fast.

Beginner's Roadmap

3/30

I'm new to [topic] and want to understand it properly. Build a learning roadmap: the core concepts in the order I should learn them, why each matters, and a reputable source or two for each. Then give me five questions I should be able to answer once I understand it.

An ordered path into a new subject with checkpoints.

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Pro tip: The end questions let you test whether you actually learned it.

Current State Snapshot

4/30

Give me a current snapshot of [topic] as of today, using up-to-date information: what's changed recently, the latest developments, key numbers or milestones, and what to watch next. Cite recent sources with dates so I can tell how fresh each point is.

A time-stamped snapshot of a fast-moving topic.

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Pro tip: Ask for dates on sources so you know how current it is.

Key Terms Glossary

5/30

Build a glossary of the essential terms I need to understand [topic]. For each term, give a one-line plain-English definition and a short note on why it matters. Order them so earlier terms help explain later ones.

A plain-English glossary to decode a field fast.

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Pro tip: Handy to keep open while reading dense material on the topic.

Summarize & Extract

5 prompts

Summarize a Long Source

6/30

Summarize this source: [paste text or link]. Give me a three-sentence takeaway, then the key points as bullets, then any important caveats or limitations the author notes. Keep it faithful to the source and flag anything that reads as opinion versus fact.

A faithful, layered summary of a long piece.

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Pro tip: Ask it to separate fact from opinion so you don't over-trust it.

Extract the Key Data

7/30

From this source [paste text or link], extract the concrete facts, figures, dates, and named entities into a clean list or table. Note the source for each and skip anything vague or unsupported. I want only what's actually stated, not inference.

Pulls hard data out of a source into a clean list.

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Pro tip: Asking for 'only what's stated' reduces made-up details.

Summarize Multiple Sources

8/30

Here are several sources on [topic]: [paste links or text]. Summarize each briefly, then synthesize them: where they agree, where they conflict, and what the overall picture is. Note which claims are well-supported across sources and which come from only one.

Synthesizes several sources into one clear picture.

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Pro tip: The agree/conflict view is more useful than isolated summaries.

TL;DR With Depth on Demand

9/30

Give me a TL;DR of [source or topic] in two sentences. Then list the five most important points, each with a one-line 'why it matters'. If I reply with a number, expand that point in detail with sources.

A fast summary you can drill into point by point.

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Pro tip: Reply with a number to expand just the point you care about.

Pull Out the Counterpoints

10/30

From this source [paste text or link], identify the main argument, then list the strongest counterarguments or limitations, whether the author addresses them, and any perspectives the source leaves out. Stay fair to the source while surfacing what it misses.

Surfaces the weaknesses and blind spots of a source.

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Pro tip: Great for not taking a single persuasive source at face value.

Compare & Analyze

5 prompts

Side-by-Side Comparison

11/30

Compare [option A] and [option B] for [use case / decision]. Build a table across the criteria that matter most for my situation, add a short paragraph on who each is best for, and end with a clear recommendation and the main trade-off I'm accepting. Cite sources for factual claims.

A decision-ready comparison with a clear recommendation.

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Pro tip: Name your use case so the criteria fit your real decision.

Pros, Cons & Trade-offs

12/30

Analyze [decision or option]. Give me the genuine pros, the genuine cons, the hidden trade-offs people often miss, and the conditions under which it's a good or bad choice. Be balanced, not promotional, and note where the evidence is weak.

An honest trade-off analysis, not a sales pitch.

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Pro tip: Ask for 'hidden trade-offs' to get past the obvious points.

Evaluate Against Criteria

13/30

Evaluate [option] against these criteria that matter to me: [list criteria]. Score each criterion, explain the reasoning with evidence, flag where information is uncertain, and give an overall verdict for someone whose priority is [top priority].

Scores an option against your own priorities.

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Pro tip: List your criteria so the evaluation reflects what you care about.

Root-Cause Analysis

14/30

Help me analyze the causes of [problem or trend]. Distinguish likely root causes from symptoms, weigh the evidence for each, note what's still unknown, and suggest what data would confirm or rule out each cause. Stay rigorous and avoid single-cause thinking.

A structured look at what's really driving something.

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Pro tip: The 'what data would confirm this' step keeps it honest.

Scenario Analysis

15/30

For [situation or decision], map out the plausible scenarios: best case, base case, and worst case. For each, describe what would have to be true, the likely outcome, and early signals to watch. Note which assumptions the scenarios hinge on most.

Three grounded scenarios with signals to watch.

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Pro tip: The 'signals to watch' turn analysis into something actionable.

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Fact-Check & Verify

5 prompts

Fact-Check a Claim

16/30

Fact-check this claim using current sources: '[paste claim]'. Tell me whether it's accurate, partly accurate, or false, explain the nuance, and cite the sources you relied on with dates. If the evidence is mixed or unclear, say so rather than picking a side.

A sourced verdict on a specific claim.

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Pro tip: Ask for dated sources so you can judge how current they are.

Verify These Statistics

17/30

Here are some statistics I want to use: [paste stats]. Verify each against reliable current sources, note the original source and date, flag any that are outdated, misquoted, or unverifiable, and give the corrected figure where you can.

Checks your numbers before you rely on them.

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Pro tip: Run this before putting stats in a report or pitch.

Find the Primary Source

18/30

This claim is circulating: '[paste claim or headline]'. Trace it back to the primary source, tell me what the original actually says, and whether the popular version distorts it. Cite the primary source directly.

Traces a claim to its original source.

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Pro tip: Popular retellings often drift from what the original said.

Spot the Weak Evidence

19/30

Review this argument or article: [paste text or link]. Identify claims that are well-supported, claims that rely on weak or missing evidence, and any logical leaps or cherry-picking. Rate my overall confidence in the piece and explain why.

Grades the evidence quality of an argument.

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Pro tip: Use it on anything persuasive before you cite or share it.

Check for Bias

20/30

Analyze this source for bias: [paste text or link]. Identify the perspective or interests behind it, loaded language, what it emphasizes or omits, and how that might shape the conclusion. Suggest a source with a different perspective for balance.

Flags bias and points you to a balancing view.

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Pro tip: Reading a contrasting source is the fastest bias check.

Market & Competitive Research

5 prompts

Market Overview

21/30

Give me a market overview of [industry / product category] using current data: market size and growth if available, key segments, major players, main trends, and notable risks or headwinds. Cite recent sources with dates, and clearly separate solid data from estimates.

A sourced market overview with trends and risks.

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Pro tip: Separating data from estimates keeps you from over-trusting figures.

Competitor Breakdown

22/30

Research the main competitors in [market / category]. For each, summarize their positioning, target customer, apparent strengths and weaknesses, and pricing if public. Present it as a table and note where information is uncertain or unavailable.

A structured competitor landscape you can act on.

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Pro tip: Ask it to flag unknowns so you don't treat guesses as facts.

Target Audience Research

23/30

Help me understand the target audience for [product / service]. Describe the likely segments, their needs, pain points, where they spend attention, and the language they use, drawing on available information. Note what I'd need to validate with real customer research.

A starting audience profile plus what to validate.

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Pro tip: Treat it as hypotheses to test, not confirmed customer truth.

Trend Analysis

24/30

Analyze the current trends in [industry / topic]. Distinguish durable shifts from short-term hype, explain what's driving each trend, cite recent evidence, and note which trends are most relevant for [my goal or business].

Separates real trends from hype for your context.

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Pro tip: The hype-vs-durable split is the useful part here.

Opportunity & Gap Finder

25/30

Based on [market / category] and what competitors currently offer, identify underserved needs or gaps. For each opportunity, explain the evidence it exists, who it would serve, and what would make it hard. Be honest about which are real versus speculative.

Finds gaps with an honest read on how real they are.

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Pro tip: Ask it to rank real vs speculative so you chase the right ones.

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Synthesize & Present

5 prompts

Research Brief

26/30

Turn my research on [topic] into a clean one-page brief: a short executive summary, the key findings as bullets, the implications, open questions, and sources. Here are my notes and sources: [paste]. Keep it tight and decision-ready.

Packages messy notes into a decision-ready brief.

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Pro tip: Paste your raw notes so it works from your actual findings.

Literature-Style Synthesis

27/30

Synthesize these sources on [topic] into a short literature-style review: [paste sources]. Group them by theme, describe the consensus and the disagreements, note gaps in the research, and end with what remains unresolved. Cite each source as you use it.

A themed synthesis across multiple sources.

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Pro tip: Theme-based grouping is far more useful than source-by-source.

Turn Findings Into Slides

28/30

Turn my research findings into a slide outline for a [audience]: [paste findings]. Give me a title slide, a clear narrative arc across the slides, one key message per slide with supporting points, and a strong closing recommendation. Keep each slide focused.

Structures findings into a presentable slide narrative.

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Pro tip: One message per slide keeps the story clear.

Key Questions to Answer

29/30

I'm researching [topic] to make a decision about [decision]. List the key questions I actually need answered to decide well, ordered by importance, and note for each what a good answer would look like and where I might find it.

Focuses your research on the questions that matter.

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Pro tip: Run this first so your research targets the real decision.

Executive Summary

30/30

Write a tight executive summary of my research on [topic] for a busy [role]: [paste findings]. Lead with the bottom line, then the three most important supporting points, then the recommended action. Keep it under 150 words and jargon-free.

A bottom-line-first summary for decision-makers.

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Pro tip: Leading with the conclusion respects a busy reader's time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gemini can ground answers in Google Search, so it can pull recent information and cite sources. Always ask for sources with dates and verify the important claims yourself, since any AI can still misread or misattribute a source.
Ask it to cite sources for key claims, to say when it's unsure, and to separate what a source actually states from its own inference. For anything you'll rely on, click through to the cited source and confirm the claim directly.
It's excellent for a fast first pass: market overviews, competitor breakdowns, and trend analysis. Treat the output as hypotheses backed by public information, flag what's estimated versus confirmed, and validate anything decision-critical with primary sources.
They're a strong starting point, but summaries can drop nuance or caveats. Ask it to keep the summary faithful, separate fact from opinion, and note limitations, and skim the original for anything important before you act on it.

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