GenTabs for Research: Turn Tabs into a Structured BriefSource map -> claims -> brief
Build a source map, extract claims and evidence, and ship a one-page brief with citations and uncertainties.
Workflow (10 minutes)
Prepare 10-30 relevant tabs, then run this sequence.
Source map
Table: Source | Type | Key takeaway | Credibility note | Link.
Claims & evidence
Table: Claim | Evidence | Counter-evidence | Confidence | Link(s).
One-page brief
Exec summary -> findings -> risks -> recommendations -> uncertainties + next steps.
Verification
List unknowns, missing perspectives, and follow-up searches.
Guardrails
Avoid common failure modes when summarizing tabs.
Copy-paste prompts (12)
Use these blocks in order; keep your tabs focused.
Prompt 1 - Research Brief (Master)
Source Map + Claims & Evidence + one-page brief + uncertainties. Rule: link every key claim back to a source.
Prompt 2 - 5-bullet synthesis
Give 5 takeaways with a link to each source tab.
Prompt 3 - Contradictions
List disagreements and why they differ (method, incentives, outdated info).
Prompt 4 - What's missing
Critical perspectives missing + 5 follow-up searches.
Prompt 5 - Exec one-pager
Rewrite as a 250-word brief with links.
Prompt 6 - Argument map
Pro/contra map with evidence strength and links.
Prompt 7 - Credibility rubric
Score each source (1-5) with justification + link.
Prompt 8 - Numbers pass
Extract all numbers/metrics into a table + source link.
Prompt 9 - Assumptions & failure modes
List assumptions and how they could fail.
Prompt 10 - Comparison table
Criteria vs sources table + recommendation + tradeoffs.
Prompt 11 - Report outline
Report outline (H2/H3) with where each section is sourced from.
Prompt 12 - Slide-ready summary
6 slide headlines + 3 bullets each, with citations/links.
Mini FAQ
Keep prompts grounded and cited.
Copy the master prompt and start
Run the Research Brief prompt first, then follow with tables and slides.