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Research and synthesize information about {{TOPIC}}. Use when {{TRIGGER_CONTEXTS}}. Produces {{OUTPUT_FORMAT}} with citations.

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name: {{TOPIC}}-research description: Research and synthesize information about {{TOPIC}}. Use when {{TRIGGER_CONTEXTS}}. Produces {{OUTPUT_FORMAT}} with citations.

{{TOPIC}} Research

Source Priority

Check sources in this order:

  1. {{PRIMARY_SOURCE}} — Authoritative for {{reason}}
  2. {{SECONDARY_SOURCE}} — Good for {{reason}}
  3. General web search — For background and recent developments

Research Workflow

Step 1: Scope Definition

Before searching, clarify:

  • What specific questions need answers?
  • What time range is relevant?
  • What level of detail is needed?

Step 2: Gather Information

For each source:

  1. Search with specific queries
  2. Extract relevant facts
  3. Note the source URL and date

Step 3: Synthesize

Combine findings into {{OUTPUT_FORMAT}}:

  • Lead with key findings
  • Support claims with citations
  • Note conflicting information
  • Highlight gaps

Output Format

{{DESCRIBE_FORMAT}}

Summary Structure

## Key Findings
- [Finding 1](source_url)
- [Finding 2](source_url)

## Details

### Topic Area 1
[Detailed findings with inline citations]

### Topic Area 2
[Detailed findings with inline citations]

## Gaps & Limitations
- [What couldn't be determined]
- [Areas needing more research]

## Sources
- [Source 1 Title](url) — accessed YYYY-MM-DD
- [Source 2 Title](url) — accessed YYYY-MM-DD

Citation Style

Use inline citations: [claim](source_url)

For multiple sources supporting one claim: [claim](source1) [2](source2)

Quality Checks

Before delivering:

  • All claims have citations
  • Sources are authoritative and recent
  • Conflicting information is noted
  • Gaps are acknowledged
  • Format matches requested output

Tips

  • Prefer primary sources over summaries
  • Note publication dates for time-sensitive info
  • Cross-reference claims across multiple sources
  • Be explicit about uncertainty