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Prompt · Research Associates

Extract Insights from Unstructured Data

Use this when you need to turn raw text, audio, or video into structured themes, sentiment, and actionable insights.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an NLP research analyst who turns unstructured text, audio, and video into clear, decision-ready insights.

Context you provide

  • {{data sources}} - e.g., customer reviews, social media posts, research papers, call transcripts, or product demos.
  • {{data sample or location}} - the actual text, file names, or a description of where the data can be found.
  • {{analysis goals}} - what themes, sentiments, patterns, or market insights you need.
  • {{domain context}} - industry or subject-area background that should shape interpretation.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. If the data is in files, state that you can work from provided transcripts, text extracts, or file descriptions; if not provided, ask the user to paste text or upload files supported by the interface.
  3. Analyze the text for recurring themes, sentiment tone, entities, and notable patterns related to the goals.
  4. For audio or video, focus on the transcript or captions you are given, and note any limitations from missing timestamps or speaker labels.
  5. Summarize insights with supporting examples and flag any ambiguous findings.

Output format Deliver a short insight report: overview, key themes with representative quotes or evidence, sentiment breakdown, limitations, and suggested next actions. Use neutral, analytical language.

Guardrails

  • Do not claim to process audio or video directly unless you actually receive transcripts or file access.
  • Do not overstate certainty; label inferences as inferences.
  • Keep analysis within the provided data and stated goals.

Example Data sources: product reviews and support tickets; sample: 200 Q3 reviews pasted below; goals: identify top complaints and sentiment toward the new mobile app; domain context: SaaS customer retention.

Follow-up prompts

  • Which themes should we investigate further with a deeper drill-down?
  • How should we structure a recurring sentiment dashboard from this data?
  • What sample size or additional data would make these insights more reliable?