Research Note

Research Note Workflow

When the user gives you a rough question to document as a research note, follow these steps exactly.

Step 1: Clean the question

Rewrite the question so it is clear, precise, and self-contained enough to copy-paste into any LLM.

Rules:

• Remove references to prior conversation or context another model would not have — inline any necessary background
• Remove ambiguity — choose the most likely reading or restructure
• Fix grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Use plain, direct language — cut filler words
• Each sentence of the question is its own paragraph, separated by a blank line
• Do not answer the question during this step

Step 2: Count distinct questions

If the input contains multiple independently answerable questions, split them — one file per question.

Two questions are distinct if they address different aspects of the topic and can be answered without reference to each other.

Step 3: Name and create the file