Prompting Basics for NotebookLM

How you ask questions matters. This guide covers prompting strategies specific to NotebookLM's source-grounded approach.

Key Principles

Be Specific

Instead of "Tell me about this topic," ask "What are the three main arguments the author makes about X?"

Reference Sources Directly

You can mention specific sources: "According to the Smith article, what evidence supports..."

Ask for Formats

Request specific outputs: "Create a comparison table of..." or "Summarize in bullet points..."

Effective Prompt Patterns

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Common Mistakes

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