gabrielmoreira Structured Research Workflow
- Define scope — Write the specific question you are trying to answer. Avoid scope creep.
- Search broadly first — Use multiple search strategies and keywords.
- Filter ruthlessly — Keep only sources that directly address the question.
- Read deeply — Skim abstracts/intros; read in full only when clearly relevant.
- Synthesize, don't transcribe — Group findings by theme; note agreements and conflicts.
- Cite — Record source URL/DOI at time of reading; don't reconstruct later.
- Flag uncertainty — Clearly separate what is established vs. contested vs. unknown.
Anti-pattern: Reporting the first search result without checking alternatives.