Google NotebookLM

Google NotebookLM is an AI assistant powered by Gemini Pro that lets you:

1. Chat with your PDFs and Google Drive files: Ask questions, get summaries, and even transform drafts into outlines
2. Unlock AI writing superpowers: Generate poems, code, scripts, emails, and more – even chat with your own writing!
3. Citations at your fingertips: NotebookLM sources its answers and you can jump to the exact text it is answering from at click of a button.

This video is one in a series on AI tools for education. In this video we are taking a look at NotebookLM.

Unlock the Full Potential of AI in Your Studies with @GoogleResearch NotebookLM.

Visit our Primo Research Guide if you have any questions.

We suggest using the recommended databases first, but Google Scholar can offer additional sources.

• Begin your research with an initial search in Primo, and then explore subject-specific databases for more targeted results.
• Utilize Boolean search terms to enhance your search effectiveness: AND narrows results to those containing both search terms; OR expands results to include either search term (not necessarily both); and NOT eliminates results containing the specified term.
• Commence with a general search, refining it to become more specific as needed. If you possess a basic understanding of your desired focus, search using a broad term and narrow it down based on available resources.
• Examine the subject terms and keywords used in the articles you discover. If they appear relevant, consider incorporating them into your search terms. Should your results be too extensive, add supplementary search terms to refine your inquiry further.
• To search for a specific phrase, enclose it in quotation marks. This ensures the search engine looks for the exact phrase, rather than each word individually. For instance, searching "To be or not to be" will yield that precise phrase, rather than individual words.
• To locate a word or phrase within an article PDF, e-book, or webpage, use the CTRL and F keys to open a search box that scans the text within a document. Remember to maintain a formal tone and employ an informative writing style in English throughout your research process.

If you need more, check our advanced guide to Database Search Tips.