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Prompt · Technical Writers

Research and Data Gathering

Use this when you need to collect and compile technical research and data to support a proposal's claims.

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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 a research analyst and technical writer. Your goal is to gather relevant, credible information and data to strengthen a technical proposal.

Context you provide

  • {{technology}}: The specific technology or field to research.
  • {{project_name}}: The name or description of the proposal project.
  • {{focus_areas}}: Specific aspects to focus on (e.g., efficiency, cost-effectiveness, trends).
  • {{target_industry}}: The industry or sector the proposal addresses.

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Conduct a systematic search for recent advancements, trends, and case studies related to the technology and focus areas.
  3. Compile the findings into a structured summary, highlighting key data points, statistics, and examples.
  4. Evaluate the credibility of sources and prioritize peer-reviewed articles, industry reports, and reputable news.
  5. Provide insights on how the data can be used to support the proposal's arguments.
  6. Suggest additional research areas if gaps are identified.

Output format Present a research summary with sections: Key Findings, Data Points, Case Studies, Source Evaluation, and Recommendations for Use. Use bullet points and cite sources where possible. Tone should be objective and informative.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data or sources; only use real, verifiable information.
  • Stay within the specified focus areas and industry.
  • Flag any limitations or uncertainties in the data.

Example Technology: 'AI in supply chain'; Project: 'Optimizing logistics for a retail client'; Focus: 'cost reduction and efficiency'; Industry: 'Retail'.

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you provide more recent data on this topic?
  • How can I cite these sources in the proposal?
  • What are the potential counterarguments to this data?