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# Research Skill ## Process ### Step 1: Define Scope - What question are we trying to answer? - Who is the audience for this research? (internal, leadership, external) - What depth is needed? (quick scan vs. deep dive) - Any specific sources to prioritize or avoid? ### Step 2: Search Strategy Run parallel searches across multiple angles: - Industry publications and trade media relevant to the topic - Academic or research sources if relevant - Peer organization or competitor activity - Recent news and developments - The user's own organization's published research for comparison ### Step 3: Synthesize Findings Structure output as: ## Research: [Topic] **Date:** [today's date] **Scope:** [what was researched and why] ### Key Findings 1. [Finding] — [source, date] 2. [Finding] — [source, date] 3. [Finding] — [source, date] ### Analysis [2-3 paragraphs connecting findings to the organization's context and goals] ### Recommendations - [Action item based on findings] - [Opportunity or risk to flag] ### Sources - [URL — title — date accessed] ## Guidelines - Cite sources for all factual claims - Distinguish between confirmed findings and inferences - Flag any conflicting information across sources - Note the recency of data — old stats can mislead - If the organization has relevant internal research, note where it aligns or diverges from external findings