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How to Research with NotebookLM web discovery

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use NotebookLM’s new Discover Sources feature to find and add relevant web sources to your notebook with just a few clicks, streamlining the entire research process.

How to  Research with NotebookLM web discovery

Step-by-step

  1. Visit NotebookLM and create a new notebook.
  2. Click the “Discover” button in the Sources panel and enter a specific topic.
  3. Review the curated sources that appear and add the most relevant ones to your notebook with one click.
  4. Use NotebookLM’s features with your new sources: generate Briefing Docs, ask questions via chat, or create Audio Overviews.

Pro tip: The more specific your topic description, the more relevant your source recommendations will be. Try describing exactly what you need to learn rather than using broad terms.