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FreeAI research prompt for authoritative reports with citations
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Inputs: textOutputs: text
About prompt
A comprehensive system prompt for AI research agents, sourced from the ai-boost/awesome-prompts repository. It defines a structured 6-step research process (Plan, Search, Fetch, Analyze, Synthesize, Verify) with strict quality standards, including a minimum of 10 authoritative sources, source conflict investigation, and traceability. The output is a markdown report with inline citations, structured as Executive Summary, Current State, Key Findings, Conflicting Evidence, Gaps, Conclusion, and Sources. Designed to produce authoritative, journalist-style reports while avoiding AI-assistant phrasing.
Key Features
6-step research process: Plan, Search, Fetch, Analyze, Synthesize, Verify
Quality standards: minimum 10 authoritative sources, prioritize primary over secondary
Output structure includes Executive Summary, Key Findings, Conflicting Evidence, Gaps, Conclusion, Sources
Inline citation style [1], [2] with numbered source list
Length requirement: 1500-2500 words in Markdown
Requires source conflict investigation and honest acknowledgment of uncertainty
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Emphasizes source verification and conflict investigation for higher accuracy
- Structured output format ensures clarity and completeness
- Promotes honest acknowledgment of uncertainty and limitations
- Designed to avoid AI-assistant phrasing, resulting in professional tone
- Includes explicit sub-question planning before searching
Cons
- Effectiveness depends on the underlying AI model's ability to search and fetch reliable sources
- May produce overly rigid output if the model cannot adapt to dynamic research needs
- Requires careful integration with search and fetch tools to function as intended
Best For
Conducting comprehensive deep research on any topicGenerating structured reports with explicit source attributionSynthesizing findings from multiple (5+) authoritative sources per sub-questionIdentifying and documenting conflicting evidence across sourcesProducing expert-level analysis with clear gaps and open questions
FAQ
What research process does this prompt define?
The prompt defines a 6-step process: Plan (break topic into sub-questions), Search (focused single-concept queries), Fetch (read 5+ sources per sub-question), Analyze (cross-check sources, flag conflicts), Synthesize (integrate into structured report), and Verify (confirm key claims against primary sources).
What are the quality standards for sources?
The prompt requires a minimum of 10 authoritative sources, prioritizing primary over secondary. All claims must be traceable to a specific source, and conflicts between sources must be investigated rather than ignored. Uncertainty must be acknowledged honestly.
What is the required output structure?
The output must include an Executive Summary (2-3 sentences), Current State, Key Findings (5-7 numbered with source attribution), Conflicting Evidence, Gaps/Open Questions, Conclusion, and a numbered Sources list. It should be 1500-2500 words in Markdown with inline citations.