What is Generate Summary? #
The Generate Summary feature lets you quickly turn a collection of notes into a concise, readable overview. With a single click, the AI scans all the notes you’ve added to your project and condenses them into a short summary that captures the main ideas, patterns, or findings.
How Does It Work? #
As you add notes about arguments, themes, data points, or observations, the panel collects them. When you click Generate Summary, the AI reads every note, skips any repetition, and pulls together the essential information. The result is a focused summary in clear language, ready for review or sharing.
Examples #
Academic Paper Analysis
You take notes on different sections of a research article:
- One note on the introduction and its main question
- Another on methodology
- Several on findings and conclusions
- A few comments about limitations and strengths
Clicking Generate Summary gives you a paragraph like:
“This paper explores how social media shapes political discussion, using survey data from three countries. The study found increased polarization in online spaces, with significant differences across age groups. While the sample size is strong, the authors note that self-reported data may limit the findings. The paper’s conclusions point to the need for more nuanced, cross-cultural research.”
Multiple Interview Analysis
You interview four participants about a new workplace tool and add a note for each:
- Participant 1 found the tool intuitive but slow.
- Participant 2 liked customization features but struggled with setup.
- Participant 3 saw increased productivity but noted frequent crashes.
- Participant 4 reported better teamwork, but wished for more training.
Generate Summary produces:
“Overall, participants found the new tool useful for productivity and teamwork, though some experienced issues with speed, setup, and reliability. Suggestions included improved training and technical support.”
Why Is This Useful? #
- Saves Time: You see the big picture in seconds instead of rereading every note.
- Clarity: It helps you spot themes, patterns, and gaps in your analysis.
- Easy Sharing: You can copy the summary straight into emails, reports, or presentations without extra editing.
- Keeps Research Moving: When projects get complex, summaries help you refocus or explain your work to others. This is very helpful in group projects or academic writing.
Best Practices #
- Use the summary to check your progress at any stage, whether early, mid-way, or at the end.
- Edit your notes before summarizing for best results.
- After generating, you can always add, remove, or revise notes and generate a new summary.
In short, Generate Summary is your shortcut to understanding and communicating the core findings of your project, no matter how many details you’ve collected.
