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Web Browsing Research Prompt

GPT-4o with browsing can access current information. Constraining the timeframe and source types prevents stale or low-quality results. Requiring source URLs and confidence levels makes the output verifiable and trustworthy.

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Prompt
Research the following topic using web browsing:

**Topic:** {{researchTopic}}

**Specific questions to answer:**
{{questions}}

**Research guidelines:**
- Use only sources from the last {{timeframe}}
- Prioritize {{sourceTypes}} (e.g., official docs, peer-reviewed, industry reports)
- For each claim, include the source URL and publication date
- Distinguish between facts, expert opinions, and speculation

**Output format:**
1. Direct answers to each question with source citations
2. Key data points and statistics found
3. Conflicting information (if any) with sources for each side
4. Confidence level for each answer (high/medium/low) based on source quality
5. {{additionalOutputRequirements}}

Variables to customize

{{researchTopic}}{{questions}}{{timeframe}}{{sourceTypes}}{{additionalOutputRequirements}}

Why this prompt works

GPT-4o with browsing can access current information. Constraining the timeframe and source types prevents stale or low-quality results. Requiring source URLs and confidence levels makes the output verifiable and trustworthy.

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