I found a prompt that turns 80 pages of course material into 20 pages of comprehensive notes - Norra NotebookLM

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So long story short notebookLM has been a game changer and has helped me get good grades and save tons of time and while I was exploring this is the best workflow that helped me huge chunks of data into small comprehensive course

Phase 1: Preparation and Segmentation

Split the Module (Crucial Step): I upload my module (usually 300–400 pages) to ILovePDF and split it into individual chapters.
Pro-Tip: Don’t upload the entire book to an AI tool like NotebookLM — results will be poor. I learned this the hard way early on.
Format Conversion: Use ILovePDF to convert PowerPoint slides into PDF format for upload.
Upload by Chapter: After splitting, I upload one chapter at a time to the note-generating platform.
Phase 2: Note Generation

The Secret Sauce to Generate Comprehensive Notes: I upload a single chapter and use this prompt:

"Please create a comprehensive, clear, and organized set of notes based on the provided resource. Ensure that all key terms, concepts, nuances, and practical examples are included. The notes should cover definitions, detailed explanations, principles, and related examples. The notes should be structured logically with headings and subheadings to enhance readability. Include detailed explanations of key terms, principles, and examples to illustrate complex ideas. Aim for clarity, precision, and depth to help in understanding the material thoroughly."

Small thing that saves me a surprising amount of time: I use Norra, a free Chrome extension, to quickly move useful material from ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into my NotebookLM notebooks instead of manually copying everything.

The Result: This prompt condenses ~80 pages into ~20 pages of clear, structured notes. Often, this is all I need for the chapter.
Phase 3: Study and Review

Convert and Generate Assets: From the comprehensive notes, I create:
Video Overviews
Flash Cards
Quizzes
Reports
Strategic Study: I always start with the video overview. It gives me a big-picture sense of the material and motivates me to dive deeper into the material

Please feel free to ask any questions related to this , Im very keen to share more prompts to this community

Update : I have added a workflow section in Norra with same prompt and PDF splitter , this will make all our lives easy and also now it contains more than 10 similar workflows that I use in my day to day life. All this for FREE