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Automate search & source analysis with NotebookLM Deep Research

How to use the Deep Research feature to find 50+ relevant sources, generate reports, and automatically import citations without manual searching.

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Key Insights

Deep Research vs. Standard Search

Deep Research goes beyond simple keyword matching. This AI understands context, identifies information gaps, and dynamically adjusts its search strategy to ensure you get 50+ high-quality sources.

The Benefits of Automated Citations

Instead of manually uploading PDF files one by one, Deep Research directly loads the most relevant sources into your notebook, saving you hours of manual work.
Step by Step

How to Use Deep Research in NotebookLM

  1. Open Google NotebookLM and log in to your account.
  2. Click on 'New Notebook' or select an existing notebook you want to use.
  3. Locate the search bar or prompt input to begin sourcing information.
  4. Type your research topic into the provided input field.
  5. Enable the 'Deep Research' (Discovery Mode) function to allow the AI to perform autonomous searches.
  6. Wait a moment while the AI conducts 'Deep Research' to analyze the topic, identify information gaps, and evaluate relevant sources.
  7. The AI will generate a comprehensive 'Research Report' based on 50+ discovered sources.
  8. Click on 'Import' to automatically add the curated citations and sources into your notebook.
  9. Review the imported list of citations in the notebook's sources section to start working with the data.

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