Deep analysis prompts
Explain each topic, one by one
Deep analysisGoes in: Chat
From the same workflow: never say “summarize” - say “explain”, and go through the index one title at a time so every source gets mined.
Shared by u/Able_Orchid_3818 on r/notebooklm — credit where it's due.
Explain [topic title from the index] in full, making sure to draw from ALL uploaded sources. Do not summarize - explain, building a comprehensive, logical structure.
How to use it
- 1Open your notebook at notebooklm.google.com.
- 2Replace the [bracketed] parts with your specifics.
- 3Paste the prompt into the chat box and send it.
Square brackets mark the parts you replace with your own topic or question.
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