> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.topyc.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.topyc.io/getting-started/article-settings/live-research.md).

# Live Research

Give your content a personality.

In your article settings, you can enable Live Research, and Topyc will perform real-time research Google Search + Google Scholar to ensure your content is up-to-date and accurate, with citations and references to trustworthy sources.

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When Live Research is enabled, you can also choose the format for citations/references in the content.&#x20;

You can choose from...

* Inline linking (text linked in content in a natural way)
* APA 7&#x20;
* MLA 9
* Harvard
* IEEE
* None (disable linking to or citing sources in the content)

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