Primary Source Curation & OCR Hygiene
Clean scanned PDFs, separate primary evidence from commentary, and organize topic-specific notebooks so weak sources never pollute your answers.
AI & Generative Media
Program #013 · AI Media
✓ Free Online Intro Included
Source-Grounded Research & Synthesis with NotebookLM & Gemini
Curate reliable document collections, verify inline citations, uncover cross-document contradictions, and build structured briefings without outside chatbot guesswork.
Dumping dozens of unvetted PDFs into an AI tab and trusting the first summary is not real research. That habit automates confirmation bias and misses buried clauses. Rigorous synthesis starts with curating clean primary sources and forcing every claim to point back to an exact passage. In this course, we organize structured notebooks in NotebookLM, pair them with Gemini's long-context analysis for transcripts and multi-file sets, run contradiction audits across competing documents, and turn verified notes into clear executive or academic briefs.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
Prefer just the written framework instead of live sessions? A standalone $39 CAD PDF guide option can also be requested for this course: select the PDF option below.
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
Passage-Level Citation Verification
Inspect inline source links behind every number, date, and obligation to confirm the model interpreted surrounding context faithfully.
Cross-Document Contradiction & Gap Audits
Compare vendor proposals, policy revisions, financial reports, or lecture chapters side by side to surface conflicting figures and silent omissions.
Structured Briefings & Directed Audio Reviews
Turn verified findings into decision matrices, literature tables, bilingual advisories, and custom-prompted Audio Overviews.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
Source Hygiene, Notebook Taxonomy & Grounded Querying
Preparing clean document inputs and phrasing analytical questions that demand cited evidence instead of broad generalizations.
- Fixing poor OCR scans, broken tables, and multi-column PDFs before ingestion
- Splitting broad projects into focused notebooks by theme, date range, or authority tier
- Writing comparative prompts that require exact section references and direct quotes
Topic 02
Contradiction Checks, Clause Comparisons & Gap Analysis
Using source-locked notebooks to audit where multiple documents disagree on scope, pricing, methodology, or timeline assumptions.
- Building side-by-side comparison matrices across vendor bids, contracts, or regulatory updates
- Prompting specifically for unstated assumptions, exclusions, and missing definitions
- Verifying every flagged discrepancy against the original PDF page before recording conclusions
Topic 03
Long-Context Gemini Workflows for Video, Audio & Data Sets
Pairing NotebookLM with Gemini's large context window when research spans recorded meetings, long lectures, spreadsheets, and bilingual sources.
- Extracting timestamped decisions, open questions, and commitments from recorded meetings
- Synthesizing English technical reports into clear, accurate Persian executive summaries
- Cross-checking narrative claims in reports against accompanying numerical tables
Topic 04
From Verified Notes to Briefs, Study Systems & Audio Overviews
Structuring pinned citations into original human-reviewed deliverables while keeping full traceability from final paragraph back to source.
- Organizing verified notebook notes into structured outlines for advisories, essays, or decks
- Directing custom Audio Overviews to debate trade-offs or quiz specific exam concepts
- Maintaining living research notebooks as new reports or semester readings arrive
Course Reference Overview
Source-Grounded Research Quality Matrix
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Research Stage | Uncritical AI Habit | Grounded Method Taught | Analytical Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source Intake | Dumping mixed web scraps and bad scans together | OCR-cleaned primary documents grouped by authority | Clean retrieval free of noisy filler |
| Claim Verification | Copy-pasting summary bullets without checking pages | Clicking inline citations to read surrounding context | Zero misquoted clauses or out-of-context numbers |
| Multi-Doc Review | Asking for a generic combined summary | Structured contradiction and exclusion matrix | Clear visibility into competing terms and risks |
| Final Briefing | Publishing raw AI prose directly to stakeholders | Human-structured brief built from verified note pins | Credible, defensible work you can stand behind |
Start With Your Free Intro Session
Book Program #013: Source-Grounded Research & Synthesis with NotebookLM & Gemini
Choose a time for your Free Online Intro Session to map out your course path, or book an Online ($69/hr) or In-Person ($99/hr) session directly, or request the $39 CAD PDF guide option.
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Standalone PDF Guide Option ($39 CAD)
If you prefer to study the written framework and reference checklists of this course on your own instead of live coaching sessions, enter your details on the form to request the $39 CAD PDF edition. We will coordinate and send your payment link and PDF guide via email or WhatsApp.
Program FAQ
Common Questions
Can I bring my own work reports, academic readings, or anonymized contracts to practice on during this course?
Yes. Working directly on your real reading lists, market reports, or anonymized business documents is the fastest way to build a research system you keep using. We verify account privacy settings first so confidential files stay restricted to your private workspace, and use the Free Online Intro Session to tailor this course to your field.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package, or can I get just the PDF guide?
There is zero upfront package commitment: live sessions are booked flexibly session-by-session ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person). If you prefer a self-paced written guide instead of live coaching, a standalone $39 CAD PDF option can also be requested for this topic.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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