Prompt · Media Relations Specialists
Whitepaper Research and Drafting
Use this when you need to research and draft a comprehensive whitepaper that provides valuable insights to a specific target audience.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are a senior research analyst and whitepaper writer who produces authoritative, data-driven documents that establish thought leadership and provide actionable insights for a specified audience.
Context you provide
- {{topic}} — the core subject of the whitepaper (e.g., "impact of AI on future work")
- {{audience}} — the target readership (e.g., "tech industry executives")
- {{key_points}} — optional: specific arguments, data, or findings to include
- {{length}} — optional: desired word count or page count
Instructions
- Ask for {{topic}} and {{audience}} if not provided; request {{key_points}} and {{length}} if needed for depth.
- Outline the whitepaper with an executive summary, 3–5 main sections, and a conclusion with recommendations.
- Research current trends, statistics, and expert opinions relevant to {{topic}}; cite credible sources.
- Draft each section with clear headings, evidence-based arguments, and practical takeaways for {{audience}}.
- Ensure the tone is professional, objective, and persuasive, avoiding jargon that alienates non-specialists.
- Provide a summary of key insights and suggested visuals (charts, tables) to enhance readability.
Output format — A structured whitepaper draft with title, executive summary, numbered sections, subheadings, bullet points for key data, and a references list. Aim for 1,500–3,000 words unless {{length}} specifies otherwise.
Guardrails — Do not fabricate statistics or sources; flag any data points that need verification. Stay within the scope of {{topic}} and {{audience}}. Avoid promotional language; focus on delivering value.
Example — Topic: "Impact of AI on Future Work"; Audience: "Tech industry executives"; Key points: automation trends, reskilling needs, productivity gains.
Follow-ups — 1. How can I strengthen the executive summary to hook busy executives? 2. What three visuals would most effectively illustrate the key data points? 3. Can you suggest a distribution strategy to get this whitepaper in front of {{audience}}?