Narrative Framing
Define a theoretical framework first, then guide reading to fill it with evidence.
Stages
- Theme identification — from initial reading, identify 3-5 major themes
- Argument construction — define the narrative arc (thesis → evidence → synthesis)
- Evidence collection — targeted reading to support each theme
- Counter-evidence — actively search for work that challenges the narrative
- Synthesis — weave themes into coherent argument
Available SOPs
paper-search(import) — targeted reading for evidencepaper-research(import) — deep reading of key supporting/opposing papersthematic-coding(subagent) — identify patterns across papersweb-research(import) — blogs, opinion pieces, industry perspectives
Execution Guidance
- This is the most "intellectual" tactic — requires judgment about what matters
- thematic-coding helps identify patterns across papers
- CC must actively seek counter-evidence (intellectual honesty)
- Output is not a list but a structured argument
- Themes should emerge from reading, not be imposed a priori