Readers can learn how to conduct in-depth and real-time research on almost any subject using Gemini Apps. Google provides official steps for starting and managing a Deep Research report.
What It Does
Google states that you can conduct in-depth and real-time research on almost any subject with Deep Research in Gemini Apps. By default, Gemini includes Google Search as a source for your research.
You can change or add other sources, like your personal Gmail or Drive, and you can also upload files and add NotebookLM notebooks.
Before You Start
Google says that to use Deep Research, you need to meet specific requirements before beginning your session.
You must be 18 or over and be signed in to the Gemini app.
Steps
Step 1: Google says you can start by going to gemini.google.com on your computer.
Step 2: In the text box, click Add Files Deep Research.
Step 3: Optional, to upload files or an image with your prompt, click Add Files Files.
Step 4: Optional, to choose the sources for your research, click Sources and select the sources you want to include, like Gmail or Drive.
Step 5: In the text box, enter a question or prompt that explains what you want to research.
Step 6: Click Submit.
Step 7: To update the research plan before you create a report, click Edit plan, then click Start research. When your report is ready, click Open.
What the Company Says
Google notes that it usually takes about 5-10 minutes to generate the report since Gemini analyzes many sources, and complex reports may take longer.
While you wait for the report, you can leave the chat, and Gemini will notify you in the web app or via your mobile device notification settings.
What to do
- Go to gemini.google.com on your computer.
- Click Add Files Deep Research in the text box.
- Enter a question or prompt explaining what you want to research and click Submit.
- Review or edit the research plan, click Start research, and then click Open when the report is ready.
Key facts and where they come from
- Users must be at least 18 years old.
Be 18 or over.
- Google Search is included as a source by default.
Google Search is included as a source by default.
- Generating a report takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
It usually takes about 5-10 minutes to generate the report since Gemini analyzes many sources.