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# Research Automation

The Market Research workflow makes it quick and easy to conduct research on a topic and generate a report with the findings. The workflow takes in a user question, researches the topic, creates both a brief and detailed summary, performs data extraction, generates a report and uploads the report to Google Docs and sends an email.

<figure><img src="/files/N3Yeb5dvaduc4fQQGk3S" alt=""><figcaption><p>Research Automation Workflow</p></figcaption></figure>

### Demonstration

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/qX5sGp5c91o>" %}
Research Automation Demo Video
{% endembed %}

### Workflow JSON

{% file src="/files/YAgYF8OKUWxgTcQ0QLur" %}
JSON for Research Automation
{% endfile %}

{% hint style="info" %}
To download the workflow, select the JSON file above, then use command/control + S and save with the .json extension.

Once you've uploaded the workflow, you'll need to specify a recipient email in the Gmail integration.
{% endhint %}

### Input/Output Examples

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Input" %}
Create a report on news for the Asian Markets
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Output" %}
Email and Google Doc Report Containing Summaries such as:

```
Summary of President Lai warns against China's escalating "United Front" tactics

Brief Summary:
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te warned the public to be vigilant against China's intensifying "united front" tactics, as reported by the Taipei Times. 
This warning comes amid the Chinese Communist Party's ongoing efforts to pursue Taiwan's annexation.

Detailed Summary:
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has issued a public warning regarding the escalating "United Front" tactics employed by China. These tactics, which are 
part of a broader strategy by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), aim to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and bolster support for unification with China. President Lai's 
remarks, reported by the Taipei Times, highlight the increasing intensity and sophistication of these strategies, which are perceived as a significant threat to Taiwan's 
independence and democratic values. The warning reflects the ongoing tension between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait and underscores the Taiwanese government's commitment 
to maintaining vigilance and resilience in the face of such challenges.

The "United Front" tactics encompass a wide range of activities, including political lobbying, economic influence, and media manipulation, designed to create divisions 
within Taiwanese society and erode public trust in the government. President Lai's call for public awareness and alertness indicates that these tactics have become more 
aggressive and pervasive, posing a serious concern for Taiwan's political and social stability. This development is particularly significant given the broader geopolitical 
context, where China's assertiveness in regional and global affairs has increased, and the United States and other allies are closely monitoring the situation to support 
Taiwan's defense and autonomy.


```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}


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