Research Ideation

Name: Research Ideation
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Author: franklee16

Creates a structured research initiation package from early ideas.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#zotero #gap analysis #literature review #research planning #research ideation #research question #method selection

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npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill research-ideation-franklee16

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Skill: Research Ideation
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/brainstorming/research-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill research-ideation-franklee16

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Research Ideation helps you move from vague interests or an early project spark to a structured research direction with a clear question, chosen method, and actionable plan.

Core Features & Use Cases

Idea Brainstorming with 5W1H: Systematically generate candidate research ideas (What/Why/Who/When/Where/How).
Literature Review & Research Mapping: Support structured searching, screening, and synthesis, including gap discovery.
Gap Analysis to Research Question: Identify literature/methodological/application/interdisciplinary/temporal gaps and convert them into SMART research questions.
Method Selection & Research Planning: Recommend method direction and outline milestones, deliverables, risks, and resources.
Zotero workflow for bibliography management: Automate DOI-based import, collection organization, and OA PDF attachment to support efficient note-taking and writing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to help you brainstorm and plan a new economics research project using the 5W1H framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about Research Ideation

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn a vague research interest into a structured research question?▼

Transform vague research interests into structured research questions by applying a 5W1H brainstorming flow to generate ideas, running a literature scan to discover gaps, and converting those gaps into SMART research questions.

What is gap analysis in literature review and how does it work?▼

Gap analysis in literature review identifies methodological, application, interdisciplinary, or temporal gaps within existing literature. It works by systematically screening and synthesizing sources to find missing areas that can be converted into actionable research questions.

How do I select a research method and plan a project after finding a research gap?▼

Select a research method and plan a project by using the identified gap to recommend a method direction, then outline actionable project milestones, deliverables, risks, and required resources to execute the academic study.

Can I use Zotero to organize references and attach open access PDFs automatically?▼

Yes, you can use Zotero to organize references and attach open access PDFs by leveraging DOI-based discovery. This workflow automates collection organization and OA PDF attachment to support efficient bibliography management.

What do I need to prepare for academic research planning and literature review?▼

For academic research planning and literature review, you need a defined early research interest or project spark to initiate the 5W1H brainstorming flow, gap analysis, and method selection process.