Researching Information with the General Assistant

What You Can Research

You can use the General Assistant to:

• Research markets, industries, and competitors

• Explore trends and best practices

• Compare products, services, or approaches

• Summarize complex topics

• Gather background information for internal decision-making

The assistant works with internet-based knowledge and the context you provide in your request.

When to Use the General Assistant for Research

Use the General Assistant when:

• You need external or general information

• You are researching trends, markets, or industries

• You want a structured summary or comparison

• The task does not depend on internal company documents

If your research relies on internal files or policies, use the Internal Knowledge Assistant instead.

How to Structure a Research Request

For better research results, include:

• The topic you want to research

• The scope (high-level overview or detailed analysis)

• The purpose of the research

• The format you want (summary, bullet points, table)

Providing this information helps the assistant focus on what matters.

Using Deep Research Mode

For more complex or in-depth research tasks, you can use Deep Research mode in the General Assistant.

Deep Research mode is useful when you need:

• Broader coverage of a topic

• More detailed analysis

• Comparison of multiple perspectives

• A comprehensive, structured summary

To use Deep Research, enable it by clicking the Deep Research button before submitting your request.

Example: Market Trend Research

Example request:

Research current trends in AI adoption for mid-sized companies in 2026.
Summarize the key trends and common challenges.
The audience is internal leadership.
Present the findings as a short, structured summary with bullet points.

What happens next:

• The assistant gathers publicly available information.

• The response highlights major trends and recurring themes.

• The output can be used for planning, strategy, or presentations.
  

  

Narrowing or Expanding the Research

If the result is too broad or too detailed, you can:

• Focus on a specific market, industry, or region

• Ask for fewer or more examples

• Request a shorter summary or deeper analysis

Small adjustments help refine the output without restarting the task.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Asking very broad questions without defining scope

• Mixing multiple research topics in one request

• Expecting internal company knowledge without providing it

• Not specifying the intended audience or purpose

Clear boundaries lead to more relevant research results.

What to Read Next

• Best Practices for Better Results

• Working with Files in the General Assistant

• Creating Content with the General Assistant