Source-Grounded Q&A Session

Upload documents to NotebookLM and get answers strictly based on your sources — no hallucination

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Based ONLY on the documents I have uploaded as sources, answer these questions: (1) [QUESTION 1], (2) [QUESTION 2], (3) [QUESTION 3]. For each answer: cite the specific source document and section where you found the information. If the answer is not in my sources, say "Not found in uploaded sources" rather than making something up. After answering, suggest 5 additional questions I should ask about these documents that I might not have thought of.

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  • NotebookLM is built for this — it ONLY answers from your uploaded sources
  • Upload PDFs, Google Docs, or web pages as sources first
  • Replace the questions with your specific research questions
  • Great for: legal document review, academic research, policy analysis
  • Use the Audio Overview feature to get a podcast-style discussion of your sources

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Best Practices Research

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Research best practices for [TOPIC/AREA] in [INDUSTRY/CONTEXT]. Provide: (1) Top 5 proven best practices with evidence, (2) Which leading companies follow each practice, (3) Common mistakes to avoid, (4) Implementation difficulty for each, (5) Where to start (recommended sequence). Base on reputable sources and cite them.
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Contract Review Checklist

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Review this contract and create a checklist assessment. For each section evaluate: (1) Clarity — is the language clear and unambiguous? (2) Completeness — are any standard clauses missing? (3) Risk — flag any terms that are unfavourable or unusual, (4) Compliance — does it align with standard business practices? Check specifically for: termination clauses, liability limitations, indemnification, confidentiality, intellectual property ownership, payment terms, dispute resolution, and force majeure. Rate each area as ✅ Acceptable, ⚠️ Needs Review, or ❌ Concerning.
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Fact-Check a Claim

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Fact-check this claim: "[PASTE CLAIM OR STATEMENT]". Provide: (1) Verdict — True, Partially True, Misleading, or False, (2) Evidence For — sources and data supporting the claim, (3) Evidence Against — sources and data contradicting the claim, (4) Context Missing — important nuance the claim leaves out, (5) Original Source — where this claim likely originated, (6) Current Status — is this still accurate as of today or has it been updated/corrected? Cite specific, credible sources for every point. Prioritise official data, peer-reviewed research, and reputable news outlets.
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