Enter research objective
The first step in creating a new research project is to define your research objective. A well-written research objective helps Quick Research understand what information you're looking for and guides the AI in selecting relevant sources and generating focused results.
To enter your research objective
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In the main navigation bar, choose Research.
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In the Quick Research interface, choose New Research.
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In the Research objective field, enter a clear description of what you want to research.
Make your research goal specific and detailed. For example, include the following:
What you are researching and why
What industry, region, and timeframe
Any data sources like dashboards, documents, or internet resources
Key focus areas such as metrics, competitors, and trends
Share your research objective in a few sentences to describe your goal, frameworks, desired outcomes and any other essential information including your industry context and any specific requirements or constraints.
Example: "Evaluate renewable energy investment opportunities for our corporate sustainability portfolio to support Q1 2025 capital allocation decisions. We're allocating $50M across North American markets with a 7-year investment horizon. Focus on solar, wind, and battery storage sectors from 2023-2024 performance data. Key metrics: IRR projections, regulatory incentive impacts, market growth trends, and risk-adjusted returns. Cost sensitivity is critical - prioritize solutions under $2M per MW capacity."
You can also reference internal data sources in your objective. For example: "Primarily build research on our internal investment analysis from Document: 'Renewable_Portfolio_Performance_2024.pdf' in Knowledge base: 'Investment Research', which is added in Space: 'Financial Analysis', and Chart: 'Investment Performance Trends' in Dashboard: 'Sustainability Portfolio Dashboard'. Use web research to supplement with recent policy changes, emerging technology costs, and competitor strategies not covered in our internal data."
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(Optional) Choose the Research mode button to select a research mode. The following modes are available:
Fast – Completes research in approximately 4-7 minutes. This mode is suitable for quick insights and time-sensitive research needs.
Deep – Completes research in approximately 20-30 minutes. This mode provides more thorough analysis and is suitable for complex research topics that require deeper investigation.
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After entering your research objective, choose what materials to use in Research materials, then choose Review plan to review a draft plan, or choose Start researching to begin research immediately.
Tips for writing a good research objective
Follow these guidelines to create effective research objectives:
Be specific about what you want to learn or understand
Include relevant context about your industry, market, or domain
Specify the time frame if relevant (for example, "recent trends," "2024 data")
Mention the intended use of the research (for example, "for strategic planning," "to inform product decisions")
Use clear, concise language and avoid ambiguous terms
Include any specific aspects or angles you want to explore
Example of a well-written research objective: "Analyze the current state of artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare, focusing on diagnostic imaging applications, regulatory challenges, and market opportunities for 2024-2025."
