problematization

What problem does it solve?

It helps researchers convert an experience, observation, or broad curiosity into a theoretically meaningful research question instead of merely polishing wording or declaring “it’s important.”

Core Features & Use Cases

• Research question diagnostics: Distinguishes experience-level questions from research questions by checking whether the expected answer is descriptive or explanatory/mechanistic.
• Theoretical dialogue mapping: Proposes 2–4 relevant theoretical conversations, explains each one’s core debate and open problems, and shows how the research can intervene (verification, modification, extension, or challenge).
• Three-stage validation: Runs Theory Contribution, So What (disciplinary implication), and Feasibility checks to refine 1–2 promising directions and draft high-boundary research question statements.

Quick Start

Tell the agent: “I want to study [your topic/phenomenon]. Here is my current idea and any constraints (data access, timeframe, target journals). Help me problematize it into research questions and verify each direction.”