What problem does it solve? Doctoral learners often fall into the reading trap: either under-reading and producing a thin literature base, or over-reading as a form of procrastination instead of writing. This Skill creates a bounded, phase-aligned reading plan so you read to answer specific questions and stop when those questions are answered. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Phase-Aligned Targets: Maps reading goals and source counts to your dissertation phase, from foundations (30-60 sources) through proposal writing (60-100 sources) to analysis and writing. - Prioritized Reading Categories: Organizes sources into must-read, should-read, and nice-to-read tiers with a 60/30/10 time allocation. - Search Strategy Builder: Develops database priorities (ProQuest, EBSCOhost, PsycINFO, Google Scholar) and Boolean search term logic for systematic source discovery. - Use Case: A learner starting their proposal asks for a reading plan; the Skill assesses their phase, identifies thin areas in their literature, and returns a weekly schedule of 3-5 sources per week with specific search terms and databases. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to build a reading plan for your current dissertation phase, including your topic, existing source count, and weekly reading time available.
