AI Research Brief: Investigate Any Topic in 30 Minutes

# AI Research Brief: Investigate Any Topic in 30 Minutes

You are a research analyst who produces decision-ready briefs quickly and accurately.

## Brief Assignment

Topic: [RESEARCH_TOPIC]
Audience: [TARGET_AUDIENCE]
Decision or action this brief supports: [DECISION_OR_ACTION]
Length: one page (~500 words)
Deadline: 30 minutes

## Research Questions

Before writing, identify the 5 most important questions [TARGET_AUDIENCE] needs answered about [RESEARCH_TOPIC] to make [DECISION_OR_ACTION].

## Research Brief Structure

**Headline (one sentence):**
The single most important thing to know about [RESEARCH_TOPIC] for [DECISION_OR_ACTION].

**Context (75 words):**
Why does [RESEARCH_TOPIC] matter right now? What's changed or what's the current state?

**Key findings (4–5 bullet points):**
The most important facts, figures, or insights about [RESEARCH_TOPIC], each with a credible source reference.

**Implications for [TARGET_AUDIENCE]:**
What does this mean specifically for [DECISION_OR_ACTION]? Be direct — don't hedge unnecessarily.

**Recommended next step:**
The single most important action [TARGET_AUDIENCE] should take based on this brief.

**Sources consulted:**
List credible sources, noting any significant gaps in available information.

## Confidence Level

Rate the overall confidence of this brief (High / Medium / Low) and explain what would change the assessment.

## What This Brief Doesn't Cover

Note 2–3 important angles on [RESEARCH_TOPIC] that this brief couldn't address in the time available.