Research Question Creation

Create targeted research questions to trigger automated paper discovery pipelines.

12|7|Updated Mar 10, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/acertainKnight/project-thoth --skill research-question-creation
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Skill: Research Question Creation
Source: https://github.com/acertainKnight/project-thoth/tree/main/src/thoth/.skills/_archived/research-question-creation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/acertainKnight/project-thoth --skill research-question-creation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides users through the process of crafting precise research questions to drive automated paper discovery within the Thoth system.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discovery setup: Define research goals, keywords, and sources to monitor.
  • Keyword brainstorming: Generate and refine terms that capture the topic.
  • Source selection & categorization: Choose appropriate data sources and topic filters to target relevant literature.
  • Automated creation workflow: Persist and trigger automated discovery pipelines based on user input.
  • Use Case: For tracking a new topic, you can create a dedicated research question to regularly surface pertinent papers from arXiv, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar.

Quick Start

Describe your research topic, propose initial keywords, select discovery sources, set a schedule and a minimum relevance threshold, then create the research question.

Frequently Asked Questions about Research Question Creation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate paper discovery for a research topic?

Automated paper discovery starts by creating a research question that defines your topic, keywords, and data sources. This Skill guides you through selecting sources like arXiv and Semantic Scholar, setting relevance thresholds, and scheduling regular monitoring to surface pertinent papers automatically.

What's the best way to define keywords for literature monitoring?

Keyword brainstorming within this workflow helps you generate and refine search terms that capture your topic accurately. The Skill supports interactive refinement to ensure your keywords are specific enough to target relevant papers while avoiding overly broad results.

Can I set up automated alerts for new papers in my research area?

Yes. After creating a research question with your topic, keywords, and chosen sources, the Skill persists your configuration and triggers discovery pipelines that deliver regular alerts based on your schedule and relevance threshold settings.

Which data sources can I use for automated literature discovery?

The workflow supports source selection and categorization across multiple platforms including arXiv, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar. You choose which sources best match your research area and configure topic filters to target the most relevant literature.

Do I need to manually refresh my research question settings?

No. Once you create and persist your research question with defined keywords, sources, schedule, and quality thresholds, the automated discovery pipeline runs on your set schedule without requiring manual refreshes or updates.

What happens after I create a research question?

Creating a research question triggers automated discovery pipelines that begin monitoring your selected sources according to your schedule. The system surfaces papers matching your keywords and relevance threshold, delivering results as configured alerts or regular updates.