How to Use NotebookLM for Academic Research

1. First, open the NotebookLM website.

2. Next, click on "Create new notebook".

3. Now, add sources or upload files and links to NotebookLM for your academic research.

4. You can also add files from Google Docs, Google Slides, Websites, or simply paste them here.

5. Then, click here to rename your Project.

6. Now, navigate to the Chatbox.

7. Here, type questions like ‘What’s the main argument of this paper?’ and NotebookLM will answer using your uploaded content.

8. Once that's done, click on the Send button.

9. Your answer is ready.

10. Now, navigate to the chat that you want to highlight.

11. Next, click "Save to note".

12. Your text has been added to the notes section now. Click on it to open it.

13. Highlight critical text or NotebookLM responses to pin them—this helps build a collection of useful insights.

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How to Use NotebookLM for Academic Research: Step-by-Step Guide

To get started, open your web browser and go to the NotebookLM website. This will bring you to the main interface where you can begin organizing your research.

Once you’re on the homepage, look for the button labeled “Create new notebook.” Clicking this will start a fresh project where you can compile all your academic materials.

Next, begin adding your research materials. You can upload files or add links directly into this new notebook to gather all relevant sources for your work in one place.

NotebookLM supports various file types, so feel free to include documents from Google Docs, Google Slides, websites, or simply paste content directly into the notebook to enrich your research library.

Once you’ve started adding content, personalize your project by renaming it. Click on the area shown here to assign a meaningful title that reflects your research focus.

With your notebook set up, navigate over to the Chatbox section. This feature allows you to interact with your content in a conversational way.

In the chatbox, type in questions such as “What is the main point of this paper?” or other queries related to your uploaded sources. NotebookLM will analyze your content and provide detailed responses.

After typing your question, hit the Send button to submit it. The system will then process your request using the information available in your notebook.

Within moments, you’ll receive a clear and concise answer generated based on your uploaded materials, helping you understand your research better.

To organize your findings further, go to the specific chat interaction that contains valuable information you want to keep track of.

From there, select the option "Save to note" to add this conversation to your notes area for easy reference later.

After saving, your selected text or chat will appear in the notes section. Click on it to open and review your compiled notes whenever needed.

To build a valuable collection of insights, emphasize important text or NotebookLM-generated answers by pinning them. This helps keep your key points accessible for your research workflow.

With everything organized, you’re ready to create a Supademo quickly—streamline sharing your research insights in just seconds.

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