Why This Playbook Exists
Most research fails in one of two ways:
It’s fast but unreliable (AI makes claims without proof).
It’s accurate but slow (you drown in tabs and notes).
This playbook gives you a Research Agent workflow that delivers speed + trust by separating research into four clear stages:
Sources → Notes → Synthesis → Citations
So you can publish or decide with confidence.
What You Need (Minimal Stack)
Choose one from each row:
1) Research Tool (for finding sources)
Perplexity / Google / Brave Search
Or your own bookmarks + RSS feeds
2) AI Tool (for extraction + synthesis)
ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini
3) Notes Home (for saving briefs)
Notion / Google Docs / Obsidian
Rule: Start with one workflow and refine it. Don’t over-tool.
The Research Agent System (Overview)
You’ll run research as an assembly line:
1. Brief Request (what you want + constraints)
2. Source Collection (pick 6–12 credible sources)
3. Evidence Notes (extract only what matters)
4. Synthesis (patterns, contradictions, implications)
5. Citations + Claims List (what’s proven vs. uncertain)
6. Publish-Ready Brief (executive summary + actions)
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