How to prompt ChatGPT for 30-page research with sources and TOC
I need a reproducible prompt/template to generate a 30-page market report with a linked table of contents, inline citations, and consistent subsection headers for client delivery.
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ChatGPT
Best all-round AI assistant for broad knowledge work and workflow acceleration.
Claude
Excellent for careful reasoning, long-form thinking and structured analysis.
Gemini
Strong AI assistant for users already working inside Google's ecosystem.
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Reusable prompt (paste and replace bracketed items):
You are a senior market research analyst. Produce a single markdown file ~8,000 words (~30 pages) on [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. Include: Title page; linked Table of Contents (markdown anchors); Executive Summary (≤400 words); clear H2 sections and H3 subsections; numbered inline citations like [1] with a final References list containing full URLs; labeled Tables/Figures referenced in text; Methodology, assumptions, data dates, and a short client-ready conclusion. If data is unavailable, state gaps and cite suggested sources.
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