1# Research Report: [Topic]
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4PROGRESSIVE FILE ASSEMBLY STRATEGY (2025 - Unlimited Length):
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6This report is generated section-by-section using progressive file assembly.
7Each section is generated to APPROPRIATE depth (however many words needed) and
8written to file immediately using Write/Edit tools.
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10WHY: Manages output token limits while maintaining quality throughout
11RESULT: Large reports (up to 20,000 words per skill run) - sections sized naturally by content
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13CLAUDE CODE LIMIT: 32,000 output tokens (≈20,000 words max per run)
14For reports >20,000 words: Run skill multiple times for different parts
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16GENERATION WORKFLOW:
171. Generate Executive Summary → Write to file
18   (As long as needed for comprehensive summary)
19 
202. Generate Introduction → Edit/append to file
21   (As long as needed to establish context)
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233. Generate Finding 1 → Edit/append to file
24   (As long as needed to fully present evidence and analysis)
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264. Generate Finding 2 → Edit/append to file
27   (Each finding sized appropriately - some may need 300 words, others 1,500)
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295. Continue for ALL findings (no limit on number OR length per finding!)
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316. Generate Synthesis → Edit/append to file
32   (As long as needed for deep synthesis)
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347. Generate Limitations → Edit/append to file
358. Generate Recommendations → Edit/append to file
369. Generate Bibliography (ALL citations) → Edit/append to file
3710. Generate Methodology → Edit/append to file
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39SIZING PRINCIPLE:
40- Each section should be as long as IT NEEDS TO BE
41- Simple finding? Maybe 400 words is enough
42- Complex multi-faceted finding? Could be 1,200 words
43- Let evidence and analysis determine length, not arbitrary targets
44- Only constraint: Keep each INDIVIDUAL generation under ~2,000 words to avoid output limits
45- If a section needs >2,000 words, break it into subsections and generate progressively
46 
47CITATION TRACKING (CRITICAL):
48- Maintain running list in working memory: citations_used = [1, 2, 3, ...]
49- After each section: Add new citations to list
50- In Bibliography: Generate entry for EVERY citation in final list
51- NO gaps, NO ranges, NO placeholders
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54 
55<!-- WRITING STANDARDS (Apply to EACH section): -->
56<!-- - PRECISION: Each word deliberately chosen, carries intention -->
57<!-- - ECONOMY: No fluff, eliminate fancy grammar, unnecessary adjectives -->
58<!-- - CLARITY: Use exact numbers, specific data, precise technical terms -->
59<!-- - DIRECTNESS: State findings without embellishment -->
60<!-- - HIGH SIGNAL-TO-NOISE: Respect reader's time, dense information -->
61<!-- Examples: "reduced mortality 23%" not "significantly improved outcomes" -->
62<!-- Examples: "5 RCTs (n=1,847)" not "several studies suggest" -->
63 
64<!-- SOURCE ATTRIBUTION (CRITICAL - PREVENTS FABRICATION): -->
65<!-- EVERY factual claim MUST be followed by [N] citation in same sentence -->
66<!-- Use "According to [1]..." or "[1] reports..." for factual statements -->
67<!-- DISTINGUISH fact from synthesis: -->
68<!--   ✅ GOOD: "Mortality decreased 23% (p<0.01) in treatment group [1]." -->
69<!--   ❌ BAD: "Studies show mortality improved significantly." -->
70<!-- NO vague attributions like "research suggests" or "experts believe" -->
71<!-- ADMIT uncertainty: "No sources found for X" not fabricated citations -->
72<!-- LABEL speculation: "This suggests..." not "Research shows..." -->
73 
74<!-- ANTI-TRUNCATION (CRITICAL - Each Section Must Be COMPLETE): -->
75<!-- ❌ FORBIDDEN: "Content continues...", "Due to length...", "[Sections X-Y...]" -->
76<!-- ✅ REQUIRED: Generate current section COMPLETELY (you're only writing 500 words!) -->
77<!-- ✅ REQUIRED: Write to file immediately, then move to next section -->
78<!-- Progressive assembly handles unlimited length - you handle quality per section -->
79 
80## Executive Summary
81 
82[Write 3-5 bullet points, 200-400 words total]
83- **Key Finding 1:** [Major discovery with specific data/metrics]
84- **Key Finding 2:** [Important insight with evidence]
85- **Key Finding 3:** [Critical conclusion with implications]
86- [Additional findings as needed]
87 
88**Primary Recommendation:** [One clear sentence stating the main recommendation]
89 
90**Confidence Level:** [High/Medium/Low with brief justification]
91 
92---
93 
94## Introduction
95 
96### Research Question
97[State the original question clearly and completely]
98 
99[Add 1-2 sentences providing context for why this question matters]
100 
101### Scope & Methodology
102[2-3 paragraphs explaining:]
103- What specific aspects were investigated
104- What was included vs excluded from scope
105- What research methods were used (web search, academic sources, industry reports, etc.)
106- How many sources were consulted
107- Time period covered
108 
109### Key Assumptions
110[List 3-5 important assumptions made during research]
111- Assumption 1: [Description and why it matters]
112- Assumption 2: [Description and why it matters]
113- [Continue...]
114 
115---
116 
117## Main Analysis
118 
119<!-- CRITICAL: Write 4-8 detailed findings, each 600-2,000 words -->
120<!-- Each finding should have multiple paragraphs with evidence -->
121<!-- Include specific data, quotes, statistics, not vague statements -->
122<!-- PRECISION: Use exact numbers, specific metrics, no fluff words -->
123<!-- "mortality reduced 23%" not "significantly improved" -->
124<!-- "5 trials (n=1,847)" not "several studies" -->
125 
126### Finding 1: [Descriptive Title That Captures the Key Point]
127 
128[Opening paragraph: State the finding clearly and why it matters]
129 
130[Body paragraphs:
131- Present detailed evidence
132- Include specific data, statistics, dates, numbers
133- Explain mechanisms, causes, or relationships
134- Discuss implications
135- Address nuances or exceptions
136]
137 
138**Key Evidence:**
139- Data point 1 from Source A [1]
140- Data point 2 from Source B [2]
141- Conflicting view from Source C [3] and how it was resolved
142 
143**Implications:**
144[1-2 paragraphs on what this finding means for the user's decision/understanding]
145 
146**Sources:** [1], [2], [3], [4]
147 
148---
149 
150### Finding 2: [Descriptive Title]
151 
152[Follow same detailed structure as Finding 1]
153[Minimum 300 words per finding]
154[Include multiple paragraphs with evidence]
155 
156**Sources:** [5], [6], [7], [8]
157 
158---
159 
160### Finding 3: [Descriptive Title]
161 
162[Continue with same detail level]
163 
164**Sources:** [9], [10], [11]
165 
166---
167 
168### Finding 4: [Descriptive Title]
169 
170[And so on... Include 4-8 major findings minimum]
171 
172**Sources:** [12], [13], [14]
173 
174---
175 
176[Continue with additional findings as needed]
177 
178---
179 
180## Synthesis & Insights
181 
182<!-- This section should be 500-1000 words -->
183<!-- Go beyond just summarizing - generate NEW insights -->
184 
185### Patterns Identified
186 
187[2-3 paragraphs identifying key patterns across findings]
188 
189**Pattern 1: [Name]**
190[Explain the pattern in detail, cite which findings support it]
191 
192**Pattern 2: [Name]**
193[Continue...]
194 
195### Novel Insights
196 
197[2-3 paragraphs of insights that go BEYOND what sources explicitly stated]
198 
199**Insight 1: [Name]**
200[What you discovered by connecting information across sources]
201[Why this matters even though no single source said it explicitly]
202 
203**Insight 2: [Name]**
204[Continue...]
205 
206### Implications
207 
208[2-3 paragraphs on what all this means]
209 
210**For [User Context]:**
211[Specific implications for the user's situation/decision]
212 
213**Broader Implications:**
214[Wider significance of these findings]
215 
216**Second-Order Effects:**
217[What might happen as consequences of these findings]
218 
219---
220 
221## Limitations & Caveats
222 
223<!-- Be honest and comprehensive about what's uncertain -->
224 
225### Counterevidence Register
226 
227<!-- Document findings that contradict or challenge main conclusions -->
228 
229[2-3 paragraphs explaining contradictory evidence found during research]
230 
231**Contradictory Finding 1:** [Description]
232- Source: [Citation]
233- Why it contradicts: [Explanation]
234- How resolved/interpreted: [Your analysis]
235- Impact on conclusions: [Minimal/Moderate/Significant]
236 
237**Contradictory Finding 2:** [Continue...]
238 
239### Known Gaps
240 
241[2-3 paragraphs explaining:]
242- What information was not available
243- What questions remain unanswered
244- What would strengthen this research
245 
246**Gap 1:** [Description]
247- Why it's missing
248- How it affects conclusions
249- How to address it in future research
250 
251**Gap 2:** [Continue...]
252 
253### Assumptions
254 
255[Revisit key assumptions from intro, now with more detail on their validity]
256 
257**Assumption 1:** [Restate]
258- Evidence supporting it: [...]
259- Evidence challenging it: [...]
260- Overall validity: [...]
261 
262### Areas of Uncertainty
263 
264[2-3 paragraphs on:]
265- Where sources disagree
266- Where evidence is thin
267- Where extrapolation was necessary
268- What could change conclusions
269 
270**Uncertainty 1:** [Topic]
271[Detailed explanation of what's uncertain and why]
272 
273**Uncertainty 2:** [Continue...]
274 
275---
276 
277## Recommendations
278 
279<!-- Make this actionable and specific -->
280 
281### Immediate Actions
282 
283[3-5 specific actions the user should take NOW]
284 
2851. **[Action Title]**
286   - What: [Specific action]
287   - Why: [Rationale based on findings]
288   - How: [Implementation steps]
289   - Timeline: [When to do this]
290 
2912. **[Continue with similar detail...]**
292 
293### Next Steps
294 
295[3-5 actions for the near-term future (1-3 months)]
296 
2971. **[Step Title]**
298   - [Similar detailed structure]
299 
300### Further Research Needs
301 
302[3-5 areas where additional research would be valuable]
303 
3041. **[Research Topic]**
305   - What to investigate: [Specific question]
306   - Why it matters: [Connection to current findings]
307   - Suggested approach: [How to research it]
308 
309---
310 
311## Bibliography
312 
313<!-- ============================================================================ -->
314<!-- CRITICAL: Generate COMPLETE bibliography with ALL sources cited in report   -->
315<!-- DO NOT use placeholders like "[8-75] Additional citations" or "etc."        -->
316<!-- DO NOT use "...continue..." or "[Continue with all sources...]"             -->
317<!-- EVERY citation [N] in report body MUST have corresponding entry here        -->
318<!-- If report cites [1]-[25], bibliography MUST contain all 25 complete entries -->
319<!-- Format: [N] Author/Organization (Year). "Title". Publication. URL           -->
320<!-- ============================================================================ -->
321 
322[1] Author Name or Organization ([YEAR]). "Full Title of Article or Paper". Publication Name or Website. https://full-url.com (Retrieved: [CURRENT_DATE])
323 
324[2] Second Author ([YEAR]). "Second Article Title". Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages. https://doi-or-url.com (Retrieved: [CURRENT_DATE])
325 
326<!-- Add ALL remaining citations [3] through [N] here -->
327<!-- Standard reports: 15-30 sources | Deep/UltraDeep: 30-50 sources -->
328<!-- Write each entry completely - NO ranges, NO "etc.", NO placeholders -->
329 
330---
331 
332## Appendix: Methodology
333 
334### Research Process
335 
336[2-3 paragraphs describing the research process in detail]
337 
338**Phase Execution:**
339- Phase 1 (SCOPE): [What was done]
340- Phase 2 (PLAN): [What was done]
341- Phase 3 (RETRIEVE): [What was done]
342- [Continue for all phases executed]
343 
344### Sources Consulted
345 
346**Total Sources:** [Number]
347 
348**Source Types:**
349- Academic journals: [Number]
350- Industry reports: [Number]
351- News articles: [Number]
352- Government/regulatory: [Number]
353- Documentation: [Number]
354- [Other categories]
355 
356**Geographic Coverage:**
357[If relevant, note geographic distribution of sources]
358 
359**Temporal Coverage:**
360[Date range of sources, recency distribution]
361 
362### Verification Approach
363 
364[2-3 paragraphs explaining:]
365 
366**Triangulation:**
367- How claims were verified across multiple sources
368- Minimum sources required per major claim: 3
369- How contradictions were handled
370 
371**Credibility Assessment:**
372- How source quality was evaluated
373- Scoring system used (0-100)
374- Average credibility score: [Number]/100
375- Distribution: [High/medium/low source counts]
376 
377**Quality Control:**
378- Validation checks performed
379- Issues found and corrected
380- Final quality metrics
381 
382### Claims-Evidence Table
383 
384<!-- Explicit mapping of major claims to supporting sources -->
385 
386| Claim ID | Major Claim | Evidence Type | Supporting Sources | Confidence |
387|----------|-------------|---------------|-------------------|------------|
388| C1 | [First major claim from findings] | [Primary data / Meta-analysis / Expert opinion] | [1], [2], [3] | High / Medium / Low |
389| C2 | [Second major claim] | [Evidence type] | [4], [5], [6] | High / Medium / Low |
390| C3 | [Third major claim] | [Evidence type] | [7], [8] | High / Medium / Low |
391| ... | [Continue for all major claims] | ... | ... | ... |
392 
393**Confidence Levels:**
394- **High**: 3+ independent sources, consistent findings, strong methodology
395- **Medium**: 2 sources OR single high-quality source with minor contradictions
396- **Low**: Single source OR significant contradictions in evidence
397 
398---
399 
400## Report Metadata
401 
402**Research Mode:** [Quick/Standard/Deep/UltraDeep]
403**Total Sources:** [Number]
404**Word Count:** [Approximate count]
405**Research Duration:** [Time taken]
406**Generated:** [Date and time]
407**Validation Status:** [Passed with X warnings / Passed without warnings]
408 
409---
410 
411<!-- END OF TEMPLATE -->
412<!-- Remember: Write COMPREHENSIVE, DETAILED reports -->
413<!-- Target 2,000-5,000 words minimum, more for deep modes -->
414<!-- Include specific data, evidence, and analysis throughout -->
415