Deep Dive

Deep Dive is a comprehensive research tool that provides thorough, well-sourced answers to complex questions by searching across multiple sources.

Overview

Deep Dive is designed for when you need more than a quick answer. It:

• Conducts extensive searches across your knowledge base
• Synthesizes information from multiple sources
• Provides detailed, structured responses
• Includes comprehensive source citations
• Asks clarifying questions to better understand your needs

Accessing Deep Dive

Click Deep Dive in the App Drawer section of the sidebar.

When to Use Deep Dive

Deep Dive is ideal for:

• Complex questions requiring multiple sources
• Research projects
• Comprehensive reports
• Detailed analysis
• Topics where accuracy and thoroughness matter

For simple, quick questions, the main AI Assistant on the Dashboard may be more efficient.

Using Deep Dive

Starting a Research Session

1. Open Deep Dive

   Navigate to Deep Dive from the App Drawer.

2. Enter Your Question

   Type your research question or topic in the input field. Be as specific as possible about what you want to learn.

3. Attach Documents (Optional)

   If you have specific documents you want to include in the research, attach them using the attachment button.

4. Start Research

   Click the button to begin the research process.

5. Answer Clarifying Questions

   Deep Dive may ask clarifying questions to better understand your needs:

   • What specific aspect are you most interested in?
   • What is the primary use case?
   • Are there particular constraints or requirements?
   • What level of technical detail do you need?

6. Review Results

   Once research is complete, review the comprehensive response including:

   • Detailed findings
   • Source citations
   • Related topics and suggestions

Understanding Results

Response Structure

Deep Dive responses are typically structured with:

• Overview — A summary of the topic
• Detailed Findings — In-depth information organized by subtopic
• Tables and Lists — Structured data for easy comprehension
• Source Citations — Links to original documents
• Related Topics — Suggestions for further research

Tables and Comparisons

Deep Dive frequently uses tables to present information clearly:

| Option | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|--------|------|------|----------|
| Option A | ... | ... | ... |
| Option B | ... | ... | ... |

Source Citations

Every claim is backed by source citations. Click on any citation to view the original document and verify the information.

Note

Deep Dive responses are comprehensive but should be verified. Always check source documents for critical information.

Follow-Up Questions

After receiving initial results, you can:

Drill Deeper

"Tell me more about [specific aspect]"
"Expand on the [section name]"
"What are the details of [topic mentioned]?"

Request Different Formats

"Summarize this in bullet points"
"Create a timeline of events"
"Present this as a comparison table"

Explore Related Topics

"What about [related topic]?"
"How does this connect to [other area]?"
"Are there any contrasting viewpoints?"

Research Session History

Deep Dive maintains a history of your research sessions:

Accessing History

Previous research sessions appear in the sidebar, showing:

• Research topic or question
• Date conducted
• Brief summary

Continuing Research

Click any previous session to:

• Review the findings
• Ask follow-up questions
• Continue the research

Best Practices

Crafting Good Research Questions

Less Effective	More Effective
”Budget"	"What are the budget projections for Q4 and how do they compare to previous quarters?"
"Policy"	"What is our current policy on remote work and what changes have been proposed?"
"Project status"	"What is the current status of the infrastructure project including timeline, budget, and risks?”

Providing Context

Include relevant context in your question:

• Time periods of interest
• Specific departments or teams
• Previous decisions or background

Using Attachments

Attach relevant documents when:

• You have specific files to analyze
• You want to focus research on particular sources
• You need comparison against specific documents

Comparing to AI Assistant

Feature	AI Assistant	Deep Dive
Response speed	Faster	More thorough
Response depth	Concise	Comprehensive
Source coverage	Relevant sources	Extensive search
Best for	Quick questions	Research projects
Clarifying questions	Occasionally	Typically asks

Use Cases

Policy Research

"Provide a comprehensive overview of our IT security policies including requirements, compliance standards, and recent updates"

Project Analysis

"Analyze the current state of the infrastructure project including timeline, budget status, risks, and stakeholder concerns"

Comparative Analysis

"Compare the three vendor proposals we received for the software upgrade, including pricing, features, and implementation timelines"

Historical Research

"What decisions were made regarding the department reorganization over the past year, and what were the outcomes?"

Troubleshooting

Research Taking Too Long

• Complex topics require more processing time
• Try narrowing your question to specific aspects
• Break large research projects into smaller questions

Insufficient Results

• Broaden your question
• Check if relevant sources are connected
• Verify you have access to necessary documents

Results Not Relevant

• Provide more specific context
• Answer clarifying questions thoroughly
• Specify what you are and are not looking for

Next Steps

• Return to Tools overview
• Learn about Document Chat for document-specific questions
• Explore Search Tips for better queries