Research workflows with Perplexity: fast, cited and checked
An answer engine speeds up the first pass of research. Here is a workflow that keeps the speed and protects the accuracy.
By the Halden editorial team
Frame the question
Specific questions get better answers.
Write what you need to decide, the time period and the kind of source you trust. Ask for a short map of the landscape first, then drill into the parts that matter.
Check the sources
Citations are the point.
For every important claim, open the cited page and confirm it says what the summary says. Prefer primary sources such as filings, standards and original studies.
- Open each citation.
- Prefer primary sources.
- Note the date of every source.
Organise
Keep a research trail.
Collect findings and links in a shared document or workspace so a colleague can retrace your steps and challenge the conclusion.
Know the limits
Fast is not final.
Answer engines reflect what is on the web, including errors. Treat them as a starting point and be explicit about confidence in anything you present.
A next step
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