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Accessing Research Sources

This guide provides detailed instructions for accessing, downloading, and managing the research sources used in your CustomGPT.ai Researcher reports.

Quick Access Methods​

Method 1: Via Task Progress​

The Task Progress screen provides real-time access to sources as they're being gathered during research.

Task Progress Sources View

  1. Access the Task Progress:

    • Click on "Tasks" in the left sidebar
    • Select your active research task
    • Look for the "Successfully gathered information from X reliable sources" section

  2. View Sources:

    • Sources appear in a chronological list
    • Each source includes:
      • Title
      • Direct link

  3. Copy Sources:

    • Use your cursor to select the entire source list
    • Right-click and choose "Copy" or use Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac)
    • Paste into your preferred document editor like Google Docs.

Method 2: Using Markdown Export​

Transform your research's Markdown export into a formatted source list using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude.

Markdown Export Process

  1. Download the Markdown:

    • Go to your completed research
    • Click the "Copy Markdown" button

  2. Process with ChatGPT or Claude:

    • Open ChatGPT, Claude or your preferred AI tool.
    • Copy your Markdown content
    • Use this prompt: 
      Please extract all sources from this article and format them in APA style for academic reference. The article content is shown below delimited by $$$. 

      $$$
      <copy-paste the markdown here>
      $$$

Extracted sources

  1. Save Formatted Sources:
    • Copy the extracted reference list
    • Save in your preferred format
    • Include with your research documentation

Advanced Usage​

Creating Derivative Works​

Your research sources can be repurposed for various content types:

  1. Academic Papers:

    • Extract relevant academic sources
    • Format according to required style guide
    • Include proper citations

  2. Presentations:

    • Select key statistics and findings
    • Create source slides
    • Include reference list

  3. Content Marketing:

    • Blog posts
    • Social media content
    • Whitepapers
    • Case studies

Integration with Tools​

Using the above prompt for ChatGPT, you can also create lists compatible with various reference management tools:

  • Zotero
  • Mendeley
  • EndNote
  • RefWorks