Summarize a long article or report with sources
Task · Reading & research
Time saved · 20-40 min per document (estimate, not measured)
Steps
- Open NotebookLM and create a new notebook
- Add the article link, PDF or Google Doc as a source
- Paste the prompt below in the chat
- Click the numbered citations to check key points against the original
Prompt / template
Summarize this source in 5 bullet points for someone who has 2 minutes. Then give: the main argument, the strongest evidence, anything the author admits is uncertain, and 3 questions I should think about. Cite the source for each point.
Source · https://support.google.com/notebooklm/answer/16164461
Last checked · 2026-10-19