Research

Create detailed research plans with key questions and sourcing strategies.

6|2|Updated Apr 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills --skill research-alonmichael
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Skill: Research
Source: https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills/tree/main/skills/research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AlonMichael/How-I-Write-Skills --skill research-alonmichael

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of designing effective, structured research strategies that produce comprehensive and authoritative material for writing projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Strategy Design: Help writers formulate precise, multi-question research plans tailored to their specific topics.
  • Source Mapping: Organize key references, including books, interviews, articles, and people, by relevance and source type.
  • Chain Initiation: Identify initial sources that open up connections and pathways for deeper investigation.
  • Organizational System: Recommend effective methods—such as notecards, documents, or digital tools—for capturing and arranging research insights.
  • Storytelling Readiness: Provide signals indicating when enough research has been gathered to confidently tell the story.

Quick Start

Provide a research topic or current draft to generate a step-by-step plan for deep, structured investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I build a structured research plan for a writing project?

Build a structured research plan by defining key questions, sourcing strategies, and organizational methods. This process outlines precise investigative steps, identifies chain starter sources, and sets depth signals to ensure comprehensive material gathering for authoritative writing.

What is source mapping and how does it organize references for investigative writing?

Source mapping organizes key references like books, interviews, articles, and people by relevance and source type. This technique structures your references, enabling you to track initial chain starters that open pathways for deeper investigation and source management.

How do I know when I have enough research to start telling a story?

Determine storytelling readiness by monitoring depth signals within your research plan. These indicators signal when you have gathered sufficient quality, relevance, and depth of information to confidently transition from investigating sources to drafting the narrative.

What is the best way to organize research insights for a complex investigation?

Organize research insights by implementing a dedicated organizational system using notecards, documents, or digital tools. This method arranges sourced information systematically, ensuring effective capturing of research insights for your writing project.

Can I use this research strategy tool for interview-based investigations?

Yes, you can use this research strategy for interview-based investigations. It facilitates source mapping by organizing people and interviews by relevance, identifying chain starters, and formulating precise, multi-question plans tailored to your specific topic.

Why does my writing research process lack depth and structural organization?

Your writing research lacks depth because it misses structured sourcing strategies and organizational methods. Implementing a rigorous research plan with chain initiation and depth signals ensures quality, relevance, and authoritative material gathering.