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Unlock Your Research Potential: A Guide to Starting a New Project with Upword
Unlock Your Research Potential: A Guide to Starting a New Project with Upword

How to start your first research project - and the main benefits you can expect.

Updated over 3 weeks ago

Embarking on a new research project can be both exciting and daunting. With Upword, the process is streamlined and empowering. Here's a step-by-step guide to getting started with your next research endeavor:

  1. Start a New Project: Start off your project on the Templates homepage, select a template, or start manually by typing in your subject, or upload your source. Simply, pick a template for your task. Then, fill in the instructions so the AI will be able to build the research for you. If you are in your library workspace, select the + button or Upword icon on the sidebar to start a new project.

  2. Navigating Blocks: Once you've filled in your instructions, you'll be transported to Blocks - our unique interface that gives you full control of your research process. It allows you to see the behind-the-scenes of every part of your research process while allowing you to control the results. It is designed to facilitate deep learning and exploration. Think of it as your personal haven for intellectual discovery, where you can immerse yourself in reading, learning, and synthesizing information. This is where the magic happens, where you can engage with your content in a focused and productive manner. Click "open draft" to see your generated draft. You can always go back to Blocks to make edits by clicking on the purple button on the left-hand side.

  3. Harnessing AI Superpowers in Notepad: With a click of a button in your content blocks, there are a suite of AI-powered tools that elevate your research experience to new heights. With Upword, you can read, skim, and process information up to 10 times faster than traditional methods. Our AI tools offer features such as summarization, capturing, commenting,and more. These capabilities empower you to distill complex concepts, extract key insights, and accelerate your understanding of the subject matter.

  4. Engaging with Your AI Copilot: Need guidance or clarification? Your AI Copilot is just a chat away. Whether you have questions about the content, need assistance with a specific task, or simply want to brainstorm ideas, your assistant is there to support you every step of the way. Think of it as having a knowledgeable colleague by your side, ready to lend a helping hand whenever you need it.

  5. Generating your Draft: Once you've immersed yourself in the research and synthesized the key ideas via Blocks, it's time to distill your findings into a generated draft. With Upword, this process is seamless. Our platform empowers you to organize and refine your insights, enabling you to create impactful documents that capture the essence of your research. You have full manual editing capabiliites and our action menu on top right corner of the draft to make further edits such as correcting grammar, adjusting length, tone of voice and more.

Starting a new research project with Upword is not just about gathering information—it's about unleashing your full potential as a researcher. With intuitive tools, AI assistance, and a dedicated workspace, Upword empowers you to dive deep, extract insights, and produce meaningful outcomes. Ready to unlock your research potential? Start your next project with Upword today.

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