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30 NotebookLM Study Prompts that Stay in Your Files

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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 · Founder, Techpresso

Last updated September 10, 2026·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Guide

5 prompts

Exam Guide

1/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does build an exam guide with 8 to 12 high-yield concepts from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, build an exam guide with 8 to 12 high-yield concepts. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Cite each.

One Pager

2/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does write a one-page sheet for [TOPIC] from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, write a one-page sheet for [TOPIC]. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: One page.

Week Plan

3/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does make a 7-day study plan from the files only from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, make a 7-day study plan from the files only. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Hours I name.

Vocab

4/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does list must-know terms with one-line defs from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, list must-know terms with one-line defs. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Source tag.

Formula

5/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does list formulas and when to use each from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, list formulas and when to use each. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Not in sources if missing.

Drill

5 prompts

Quiz 15

6/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does write 15 questions easy to hard with a key at the end from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, write 15 questions easy to hard with a key at the end. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Withhold key first.

MCQ

7/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does write 10 MCQs with 4 options, one right from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, write 10 MCQs with 4 options, one right. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Plausible wrongs.

Short Ans

8/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does write 8 short-answer prompts with model answers from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, write 8 short-answer prompts with model answers. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Cite.

Oral

9/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does write 6 oral-defense questions from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, write 6 oral-defense questions. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: From files only.

Error

10/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does give 5 common errors the files warn about from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, give 5 common errors the files warn about. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Or say none.

Weak

5 prompts

Gap

11/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does list topics the files barely cover from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, list topics the files barely cover. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: NOT IN SOURCES.

Stuck

12/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does re-explain [CONCEPT] like I am 12, then the technical line from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, re-explain [CONCEPT] like I am 12, then the technical line. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Fix my take.

Compare

13/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does compare two ideas the files actually contrast from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, compare two ideas the files actually contrast. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No third idea.

Timeline

14/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does build a timeline the files support from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, build a timeline the files support. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Dates only if present.

Map

15/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does make an indented concept map with link words from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, make an indented concept map with link words. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Inferred marked.

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Night

5 prompts

Cram

16/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does a 90-minute cram from the highest-yield pages from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, a 90-minute cram from the highest-yield pages. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Page cites.

Sleep

17/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does 5 questions to ask myself before sleep from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, 5 questions to ask myself before sleep. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Retrieval.

Morning

18/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does a 20-minute warm-up from yesterday's weak list from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, a 20-minute warm-up from yesterday's weak list. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: I paste the list.

Lab

19/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does extract lab steps only if the files include them from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, extract lab steps only if the files include them. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No invented steps.

Cite Drill

20/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does turn 10 claims into citation hunts from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, turn 10 claims into citation hunts. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Chips.

Fix

5 prompts

No Extra

21/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does answer [QUESTION] with files only from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, answer [QUESTION] with files only. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Silent = say so.

My Notes

22/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does use my wrong take [MY TAKE] and correct it from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, use my wrong take [MY TAKE] and correct it. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Be specific.

Format

23/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does output Markdown I can paste into a doc from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, output Markdown I can paste into a doc. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: No fake biblio.

Level

24/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does match [HIGH SCHOOL / UNDERGRAD / GRAD] from the files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, match [HIGH SCHOOL / UNDERGRAD / GRAD] from the files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Do not raise.

Stop

25/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does stop after the deliverable, no pep talk from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, stop after the deliverable, no pep talk. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Just the work.

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Checks

5 prompts

Sources Only

26/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does answer [QUESTION] from [UPLOADED FILES] only from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste your facts, then keep the draft if every number still matches your notes.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, answer [QUESTION] from [UPLOADED FILES] only. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Else NOT IN SOURCES.

Cite Check

27/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does give every claim a citation from the files from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Fill the brackets, then cut any line the model invented.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, give every claim a citation from the files. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Or drop.

Gap Check

28/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does list what the files lack for [JOB] from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Run it once, then keep the take you can defend from the source.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, list what the files lack for [JOB]. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Homework.

Format Check

29/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does output Markdown I can paste from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Paste the source first, then star the section you will actually use.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, output Markdown I can paste. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Clean.

Stop Check

30/30

✨ What it does

NotebookLM does the deliverable with no pep after it from [UPLOADED FILES] for [JOB]. Give it the real constraint, then drop anything it could not cite.

<context> Sources: [UPLOADED FILES] Job: [JOB] </context> <task> Using ONLY the uploaded sources, the deliverable with no pep after it. Cite the source for each claim. If the files are silent, write NOT IN SOURCES. Do not add outside knowledge. </task>

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Pro tip: Stop.

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