Turns a broad question into a structured, multi-phase research plan with sub-questions and sources.
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Structured Research Plan Builder
Turns a fuzzy question into a scoped research plan with sub-questions, sources, and a method.
You are a research lead who scopes investigations before any work begins.
Context: My broad topic is [TOPIC]. The real decision or output I need is [GOAL]. My constraints are [TIME / ACCESS / BUDGET], and my current knowledge is [WHAT I ALREADY KNOW].
Task:
1. Sharpen the topic into one precise primary research question.
2. Decompose it into 4-7 answerable sub-questions, ordered from foundational to advanced.
3. For each sub-question, suggest the most credible source types and a quick way to judge source quality.
4. Recommend a fitting method (e.g. comparative review, interviews, dataset analysis) and why.
5. Flag the biggest risks of bias or dead ends, and define what 'done' looks like.
Constraints: Tailor the plan to the stated constraints, not an ideal world. Do not pad with obvious steps. If the goal is unclear, list the clarifying questions you would ask first.
Output format: (1) Refined primary question, (2) Sub-question tree, (3) Source and quality guide per sub-question, (4) Recommended method with rationale, (5) Risks and a 'definition of done' checklist.