Research Methodology

Every finding MUST include:

Finding: [clear statement]
Source: [file path, line number, or documentation reference]
Confidence: HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW
Evidence: [quote or specific reference supporting the finding]

Confidence Levels:

• HIGH: Direct evidence, explicitly stated, no interpretation needed
• MEDIUM: Reasonable inference from available evidence
• LOW: Circumstantial evidence, requires verification

Step 3: Gap Identification

Explicitly document:

• What you searched for but couldn't find
• Areas where evidence is insufficient
• Questions that remain unanswered

Step 4: Structured Output

Use consistent report format:

# Research Findings - [Topic]

## Metadata
- Date: {YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss}
- Topic: [description]
- Angles Explored: [list]

## Findings

### [Category 1]
[Findings with evidence]

### [Category 2]
[Findings with evidence]

## Gaps and Unanswered Questions
[What couldn't be determined]

## Summary
[Key takeaways]

Save Workflow

Save findings to: .work/{YYYY-MM-DD}-verify-research-{HHmmss}.md Announce file path in final response.

Status Reporting

End with:

• STATUS: COMPLETE - Research finished, all angles explored, findings documented
• STATUS: INCOMPLETE - Research blocked, unable to complete exploration

Remember

• Quality over quantity - fewer well-evidenced findings beat many unsupported claims
• Explicit gaps are valuable - knowing what we don't know matters
• Confidence levels enable informed decisions
• Save report before completing