> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/diary-studies/what-are-diary-studies-in-dscout.md).

# What are diary studies in Dscout?

<table><thead><tr><th>Plan</th><th data-type="checkbox">Availability</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Base</strong></td><td>false</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Core</strong></td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Select</strong></td><td>true</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Enterprise</strong></td><td>true</td></tr></tbody></table>

![Screenshot 2023-04-04 at 4.13.59 PM.png](/files/94971f1bd4c92d6378a2703bbd510280c41f4419)

Dscout Diary is our tool for in-context, diary-style research. See the moments and events that are important to your research in-context with rich media.

Whether you find participants through [screeners](/recruit-participants/what-are-dscout-screeners.md) or [bring your own](/diary-studies/manage-a-diary-study/inviting-first-time-participants-to-a-diary-mission.md), it's simple to onboard participants and bring your research to life.

Easily ask participants follow-up questions, and use our robust [analysis tools](/diary-studies/analyzing-your-diary-mission.md) within the platform to synthesize your data as your entries appear in real-time.

## Get started with Dscout Diary

Ready to get started with a Diary mission? Just head to [https://app.dscout.com](https://app.dscout.com/), create a project, and test it out. To run a mission with real participants, [get in touch](https://dscout.com/pricing#form) with us (<sales@dscout.com>).


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.dscout.com/diary-studies/what-are-diary-studies-in-dscout.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.