makenotion Research & Documentation
Enables comprehensive research workflows: search for information across your Notion workspace, fetch and analyze relevant pages, synthesize findings, and create well-structured documentation.
Quick Start
When asked to research and document a topic:
- Search for relevant content: Use Notion search to find pages
- Fetch detailed information: Read full page content
- Synthesize findings: Analyze and combine information from multiple sources
- Create structured output: Write documentation to Notion
Research Workflow
Step 1: Search for relevant information
- Search with the research topic
- Filter by teamspace if scope is known
- Review search results to identify most relevant pages
Step 2: Fetch page content
- Fetch each relevant page URL
- Collect content from all relevant sources
- Note key findings, quotes, and data points
Step 3: Synthesize findings
Analyze the collected information:
- Identify key themes and patterns
- Connect related concepts across sources
- Note gaps or conflicting information
- Organize findings logically
Step 4: Create structured documentation
Structure output with:
- Clear title and executive summary
- Well-organized sections with headings
- Citations linking back to source pages
- Actionable conclusions or next steps
Output Formats
Choose the appropriate format based on request:
Research Summary
- Executive summary (2-3 paragraphs)
- Key findings (bullet points)
- Source citations
- Recommended actions
Comprehensive Report
- Executive summary
- Background/context
- Methodology
- Detailed findings by topic
- Analysis and implications
- Conclusions
- Appendices with source material
Quick Brief
- One-page summary
- Top 3-5 key points
- Critical sources
- Next steps
Comparison Report
- Overview of items compared
- Comparison table/matrix
- Pros and cons for each
- Recommendation with rationale
Best Practices
- Cast a wide net first: Start with broad searches, then narrow down
- Cite sources: Always link back to source pages using mentions
- Verify recency: Check page last-edited dates for current information
- Cross-reference: Validate findings across multiple sources
- Structure clearly: Use headings, bullets, and formatting for readability
Page Placement
By default, create research documents as standalone pages. If the user specifies:
- A parent page → create as child page
- A database → add to that database with appropriate properties
- A teamspace → create in that context
Common Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| No results found | Try broader search terms or different teamspaces |
| Too many results | Add filters or search within specific pages |
| Can't access page | User may lack permissions, ask them to verify access |
| Information is outdated | Note the last-edited date, flag for user review |