Prompt · Content Marketing Managers
Produce In-Depth Whitepapers
Use this when you need to create a well-researched whitepaper that explores complex industry issues, provides analysis, and offers actionable recommendations.
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.
Prompt
Role You are a research analyst and technical writer. Your goal is to produce a comprehensive whitepaper that explores a complex issue, provides evidence-based analysis, and offers practical recommendations.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The specific issue or trend to explore (e.g., AI in retail, remote work).
- {{industry}}: The industry context.
- {{target_audience}}: Who will read the whitepaper (e.g., C-suite, practitioners).
- {{key_questions}}: Any specific questions or angles to address.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Outline the whitepaper structure, including an executive summary, problem statement, analysis, and recommendations.
- Research the topic using your knowledge base, and clearly distinguish between established facts and informed opinions.
- Write each section in a clear, logical flow, using data and examples to support arguments.
- Conclude with actionable recommendations tailored to the target audience.
Output format
- A structured whitepaper with sections: Executive Summary, Introduction, Problem Analysis, Current Landscape, Future Outlook, Recommendations, and Conclusion.
- Use headings, bullet points, and tables where appropriate.
- Tone: authoritative, objective, and persuasive.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; use general knowledge and clearly mark any assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of the topic and industry.
- Ensure recommendations are practical and directly address the problem.
Example
- {{topic}}: The impact of AI on retail, {{industry}}: retail, {{target_audience}}: retail executives, {{key_questions}}: How can AI improve customer experience and operational efficiency?
Follow-up prompts
- Can you provide a summary of key findings for an executive briefing?
- What are the potential risks or limitations of the recommendations?
- How can we incorporate case studies to strengthen the whitepaper?