NotebookLM
Build a Cited Research Notebook and Export an Infographic
Gather reliable sources, create a searchable notebook with automatic citations, and generate a polished infographic that visualizes the key findings in seconds.
The Workflow
9 steps · click a step number to mark it done
Open NotebookLM and have it ready before you start
Click **Create notebook** in the left sidebar and give your notebook a clear title (e.g., “AI Water Use Research”).
Drag‑and‑drop or click **Upload** to add URLs, PDF research papers, and spreadsheet files that contain your source material.
Select **Discover sources → Fast research**, type a keyword like “AI water usage”, and click **Search** to pull additional web sources.
Review the suggested sources, deselect any low‑quality items (e.g., Reddit threads), then click **Import** to add the vetted sources to the notebook.
In the center chat panel, ask a question such as “Summarize the main findings on AI water use with citations,” and let NotebookLM generate a cited answer.
Click the **Configure notebook** icon, choose the **Learning guide** role (or **Custom** if you prefer), and set response length to **Default**.
Open the right‑hand **Studio** panel, select **Infographic**, and click the card to generate a visual summary of your notebook’s content.
After generation, click the **Edit** icon on the infographic card to adjust colors, icons, or text if needed, then click **Regenerate** to apply changes.
Press **Export** and choose **Image** (PNG) or **PDF** to download the final infographic for sharing or embedding.