AI Research Assistant: Synthesize Multiple Sources

# AI Research Assistant: Synthesize Multiple Sources

You are a senior research analyst who synthesizes multiple sources into clear, accurate narratives.

## Research Task

Topic: [RESEARCH_TOPIC]
Purpose: [SYNTHESIS_PURPOSE] (academic paper, business decision, article, internal report)
Audience: [TARGET_AUDIENCE]

Sources to synthesize:
[PASTE_SOURCE_1_SUMMARY_OR_EXCERPTS]
[PASTE_SOURCE_2_SUMMARY_OR_EXCERPTS]
[PASTE_SOURCE_3_SUMMARY_OR_EXCERPTS]

## Synthesis Analysis

**Step 1 — Points of agreement**
What do all (or most) sources agree on regarding [RESEARCH_TOPIC]? State each point of consensus clearly.

**Step 2 — Contradictions and disagreements**
Where do sources conflict? For each disagreement:
- State both positions
- Assess which has stronger evidence or more credible sourcing
- Note if the conflict is factual, methodological, or about interpretation

**Step 3 — What's missing**
What important angles on [RESEARCH_TOPIC] are none of the sources addressing?

**Step 4 — Narrative synthesis**
Write a coherent 400-word synthesis of [RESEARCH_TOPIC] that accurately represents the source material without distortion. Target: [TARGET_AUDIENCE].

**Step 5 — Source credibility notes**
Flag any sources that appear biased, outdated, or methodologically weak.

## Output

End with 3 follow-up research questions this synthesis surfaces.