This guy shared deep research prompts that turns ChatGPT from a fast answer machine into a real research analyst.

1) Build a Source-Mapped Research Brief

Prompt

Act as a research analyst. Create a research brief on [topic]. Include: (1) key claims (2) supporting evidence (3) citations per section (4) disagreements across sources (5) unknowns and what data would resolve them End with a 10-bullet executive summary and a next-steps checklist.

2) Build a Vendor Shortlist You Can Defend

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Compare [Tool A], [Tool B], and [Tool C] for [use case]. Score each on features, reliability, security posture, integrations, pricing, and switching cost. Include who should pick what and a final recommendation with tradeoffs.

3) Extract a Market Narrative From Real People

Prompt

Analyze user sentiment and needs for [product or category] using community discussions and reviews. Output: top 7 recurring pains, top 7 desired outcomes, exact phrases users repeat, and 3 audience segments with distinct motivations. Finish with “If I were building this, I would…” recommendations.

4) Decode Policy Into “What Changes Monday”

Prompt

Explain [policy or regulation] for [industry or role]. Output obligations, deadlines, penalties, operational changes, and a compliance checklist. Add gray areas where interpretation differs and how companies usually handle them.

5) Create a Competitive Intelligence Dossier

Prompt

Research [competitor]. Deliver a dossier covering positioning, ICP, pricing logic, distribution channels, moat indicators, feature bets, partnerships, and likely weak spots. Add a table: Claim | Evidence | Confidence | Source. Conclude with 5 moves I can copy and 5 to avoid.

6) Write a One-Page Decision Memo

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Create a one-page decision memo on [decision]. Include context, 3 options, pros and cons, cost range, risks, mitigation, and recommendation. Add citations and a short “what would change my mind” list.

7) Turn Papers Into a Practical Playbook

Prompt

Synthesize research on [topic] into a practical playbook. Include key findings, what works vs what fails, common limitations, and a “do this first” plan. Add a glossary for non-experts and a shortlist of the most-cited or influential sources.

8) Run a “History Rhymes” Scenario Test

Prompt

Find historical analogs to [current situation]. Compare drivers, constraints, and outcomes. Generate 3 plausible scenarios for the next [time horizon], with leading indicators to watch. End with signals that scenario A is winning.

9) Design an Experiment Roadmap

Prompt

I want to validate [idea] in [timeframe] with minimal cost. Propose 8 experiments ranked by speed and learning value. For each: hypothesis, method, success metric, sample size estimate, and failure interpretation. Finish with a 2-week calendar plan.

10) Build a Personal Learning Path (No Hype)

Prompt

I want to learn [skill] for [goal] in [weeks]. Create a weekly roadmap with key concepts, practice tasks, mini-projects, and checkpoints. Use high-quality sources with links or citations. Add common traps and how to avoid them.

♻️ Restack if useful.