# Enter research objective
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The first step in creating a new research project is to define your research objective. A well-written research objective helps Quick Research understand what information you're looking for and guides the AI in selecting relevant sources and generating focused results.

**To enter your research objective**

1. In the main navigation bar, choose **Research**.

1. In the Quick Research interface, choose **New Research**.

1. In the **Research objective** field, enter a clear description of what you want to research.

   Make your research goal specific and detailed. For example, include the following:
   + What you are researching and why
   + What industry, region, and timeframe
   + Any data sources like dashboards, documents, or internet resources
   + Key focus areas such as metrics, competitors, and trends

   Share your research objective in a few sentences to describe your goal, frameworks, desired outcomes and any other essential information including your industry context and any specific requirements or constraints.

   *Example:* "Evaluate renewable energy investment opportunities for our corporate sustainability portfolio to support Q1 2025 capital allocation decisions. We're allocating \$150M across North American markets with a 7-year investment horizon. Focus on solar, wind, and battery storage sectors from 2023-2024 performance data. Key metrics: IRR projections, regulatory incentive impacts, market growth trends, and risk-adjusted returns. Cost sensitivity is critical - prioritize solutions under \$12M per MW capacity."

   You can also reference internal data sources in your objective. For example: "Primarily build research on our internal investment analysis from Document: 'Renewable\$1Portfolio\$1Performance\$12024.pdf' in Knowledge base: 'Investment Research', which is added in Space: 'Financial Analysis', and Chart: 'Investment Performance Trends' in Dashboard: 'Sustainability Portfolio Dashboard'. Use web research to supplement with recent policy changes, emerging technology costs, and competitor strategies not covered in our internal data."

1. (Optional) Choose the **Research mode** button to select a research mode. The following modes are available:
   + **Fast** – Completes research in approximately 4-7 minutes. This mode is suitable for quick insights and time-sensitive research needs.
   + **Deep** – Completes research in approximately 20-30 minutes. This mode provides more thorough analysis and is suitable for complex research topics that require deeper investigation.

1. After entering your research objective, choose what materials to use in **Research materials**, then choose **Review plan** to review a draft plan, or choose **Start researching** to begin research immediately.

## Tips for writing a good research objective
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Follow these guidelines to create effective research objectives:
+ Be specific about what you want to learn or understand
+ Include relevant context about your industry, market, or domain
+ Specify the time frame if relevant (for example, "recent trends," "2024 data")
+ Mention the intended use of the research (for example, "for strategic planning," "to inform product decisions")
+ Use clear, concise language and avoid ambiguous terms
+ Include any specific aspects or angles you want to explore

Example of a well-written research objective: "Analyze the current state of artificial intelligence adoption in healthcare, focusing on diagnostic imaging applications, regulatory challenges, and market opportunities for 2024-2025."