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created: YYYY-MM-DD
source_url: [URL or citation]
source_type: [academic/industry/community/expert/case-study/documentation]
research_focus: [the specific research angle this source addresses]
tags: [research-topic, relevant-tags]
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# [Source Title]

**Source:** [source_url]

## Citation

[Full citation information - include authors, date, publication, DOI/URL]

## Executive Summary

[2-3 paragraph overview of what this source is about, its main contribution, and why it matters to the research. Should be comprehensive enough to understand the source's value without reading further.]

## Key Concepts & Definitions

[Define important terms, frameworks, or concepts introduced or used by this source. Be specific and thorough.]

- **[Concept 1]**: [Definition and explanation]
- **[Concept 2]**: [Definition and explanation]
- **[Concept 3]**: [Definition and explanation]

## Main Arguments / Insights / Features

[Break down the source's central arguments, insights, or technical features in detail. Use hierarchical structure if there are multiple levels.]

### Primary Argument / Insight / Feature 1

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### Primary Argument / Insight / Feature 2

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### Primary Argument / Insight / Feature 3

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## Methodology / Approach

[Detailed description of methods, technical approaches, research design, or execution strategies used]

## Specific Examples & Case Studies

[Concrete examples, case studies, scenarios, or demonstrations provided in the source. Include specific details, numbers, and context.]

## Notable Quotes

[Include verbatim quotes that capture key ideas, unique insights, or particularly well-articulated points. Be generous with quotes - they're valuable for synthesis.]

## Evidence Quality Assessment

**Strength of Evidence**: [Strong/Moderate/Weak]

**Evidence Types Present**:

- [ ] Empirical data / statistics
- [ ] Case studies / real-world examples
- [ ] Expert testimony / citations
- [ ] Theoretical reasoning
- [ ] Anecdotal evidence

**Credibility Indicators**:

- **Author/Source Authority**: [Assessment of author expertise and source reputation]
- **Currency**: [How recent/up-to-date is this information?]
- **Transparency**: [Are methods, sources, and limitations clearly stated?]
- **Peer Review/Validation**: [Has this been peer-reviewed or validated by others?]

## Critical Evaluation

**Strengths**:
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**Limitations**:
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**Potential Biases**:
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## Relevance to Research Focus

**Primary Research Angle(s) Addressed**: [Which specific research angle(s) from the plan does this inform?]

**Specific Contributions to Research**:

[How specifically does this advance understanding of each angle 1?]
[What unique perspective or information does this provide?]

**Gaps This Source Fills**: [What questions does this answer that other sources haven't?]

**Gaps Still Remaining**: [What questions does this source raise but not answer?]

## Practical Implications

[What are the practical takeaways, recommendations, or applications discussed?]

- [Implication 1]
- [Implication 2]
- [Implication 3]

## Open Questions & Further Research Directions

[What questions does this source raise? What further research does it suggest?]

1. [Question/direction 1]
2. [Question/direction 2]
3. [Question/direction 3]