Research Plan: [Topic]
Research Question
[Clear statement of what you want to discover]
Sub-Questions
- [Specific question that contributes to the main question]
- [Another specific question]
- [Another specific question]
- [Another specific question]
Scope
In Scope
- [What will be covered]
- [What will be covered]
Out of Scope
- [What will NOT be covered]
- [What will NOT be covered]
Search Strategy
Broad Queries (Start Here)
- "[topic] overview"
- "[topic] introduction guide"
- "[topic] current state [year]"
Specific Queries (Dive Deeper)
- "[topic] [specific aspect 1]"
- "[topic] [specific aspect 2]"
- "[topic] case study examples"
Verification Queries (Confirm Findings)
- "[topic] criticism challenges"
- "[topic] latest news [year]"
- "[topic] expert opinions"
Search Parameters
- Depth: [ ] Basic [ ] Advanced
- Topic type: [ ] General [ ] News [ ] Finance
- Time range: [ ] Any [ ] Day [ ] Week [ ] Month [ ] Year
- Domain filters: [Domains to include/exclude if any]
Success Criteria
Research is complete when:
- All sub-questions have answers
- Multiple sources confirm key findings
- Gaps and uncertainties are identified
- Output can be synthesized
Time Allocation
- Planning: [X] minutes (this phase)
- Execution: [X] minutes (searching)
- Analysis: [X] minutes (organizing)
- Synthesis: [X] minutes (output creation)
- Total: [X] minutes
Notes
[Space for additional notes, constraints, or context]