---
title: "Research Brief Prompt"
description: "Prompt for comprehensive research on any topic"
type: "prompt"
category: "atomic"
tags: ["research", "prompt", "template"]
url: "https://theglitch.ai/academy/prompts/research-brief"
---

# Research Brief Prompt

Prompt for comprehensive research on any topic

## The Prompt

```
Research [topic] and provide a comprehensive brief.

Scope:
- Focus areas: [specific aspects]
- Time relevance: [current/historical/both]
- Depth: [overview/detailed/expert-level]

Output format:
1. Executive Summary (3-5 key points)
2. Background (what this is, why it matters)
3. Current State (2026 landscape)
4. Key Players/Approaches
5. Pros and Cons
6. Recommendations for [use case]

Sources to prioritize:
- [Type of sources]

Questions to answer:
1. [Specific question]
2. [Specific question]
3. [Specific question]
```


# Research Brief Prompt

```
Research [topic] and provide a comprehensive brief.

Scope:
- Focus areas: [specific aspects]
- Time relevance: [current/historical/both]
- Depth: [overview/detailed/expert-level]

Output format:
1. Executive Summary (3-5 key points)
2. Background (what this is, why it matters)
3. Current State (2026 landscape)
4. Key Players/Approaches
5. Pros and Cons
6. Recommendations for [use case]

Sources to prioritize:
- [Type of sources]

Questions to answer:
1. [Specific question]
2. [Specific question]
3. [Specific question]
```

---

**Example:**

```
Research AI automation platforms and provide a comprehensive brief.

Scope:
- Focus areas: No-code tools, pricing, learning curves
- Time relevance: Current (2026)
- Depth: Detailed enough to make a purchase decision

Output format:
1. Executive Summary
2. Background
3. Current State
4. Key Players (n8n, Zapier, Make)
5. Pros and Cons of each
6. Recommendations for a 5-person marketing team

Questions to answer:
1. Which platform is best for non-technical users?
2. What are realistic monthly costs?
3. Which has best AI/LLM integrations?
```