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name: research-documentation
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description: Research topics and document findings in Notion with organized structure and sources
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---
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## Overview
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The Research Documentation skill automates the process of researching topics and capturing findings in a well-organized Notion database. It streamlines research by structuring information, tracking sources, and connecting related findings.
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## When to Use
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Use this skill when you need to:
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- Research complex topics and document findings
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- Compile competitive analysis or market research
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- Create literature reviews or research summaries
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- Build knowledge bases around specific topics
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- Track sources and citations
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- Organize research across multiple domains
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- Create research reports with sourced information
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## Features
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- **Structured Research Capture**: Automatically organizes research findings with proper hierarchy
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- **Source Tracking**: Maintains complete source attribution and citations
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- **Topic Organization**: Categorizes findings by theme and relevance
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- **Cross-referencing**: Connects related research across topics
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- **Evidence Collection**: Captures quotes, data, and supporting evidence
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- **Research Timeline**: Tracks how understanding evolved during research
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## Requirements
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- **Notion API Access**: For creating and updating research documentation
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- **Research Database**: Notion database structure for organizing findings
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- **Web Access**: For gathering information from online sources
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- **Citation Format Preference**: Configured citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
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## Implementation Details
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This skill orchestrates research workflows by:
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1. Breaking down research topics into focused areas
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2. Gathering information from multiple sources
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3. Analyzing and synthesizing findings
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4. Organizing findings with proper attribution
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5. Creating relationships between related research
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6. Generating summary documents and reports
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### Research Documentation Workflow
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```
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Research Topic/Question
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Break into Research Areas
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Gather Information
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Analyze & Synthesize
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Extract Key Findings
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Organize with Sources
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Create Notion Documentation
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Output: Research Summary
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```
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## Example Use Cases
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1. **Competitive Analysis**
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- Research competitors and market landscape
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- Document features, pricing, and positioning
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- Create competitive comparison matrix
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2. **Technology Evaluation**
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- Research framework/tool options
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- Document pros, cons, and use cases
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- Create evaluation report with recommendations
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3. **Domain Knowledge Building**
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- Research industry best practices
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- Document standards and approaches
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- Create reference guide for team
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4. **Literature Review**
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- Research academic papers on topic
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- Summarize findings and arguments
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- Create annotated bibliography
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5. **Market Research**
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- Gather market size and trends
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- Document customer needs
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- Create market analysis report
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## Configuration
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```env
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NOTION_API_TOKEN=your_token_here
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RESEARCH_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id
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SOURCES_DATABASE_ID=your_sources_database_id
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CITATION_FORMAT=APA
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```
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## Citation Formats Supported
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- APA
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- MLA
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- Chicago Style
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- Harvard
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- IEEE
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## See Also
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- [Knowledge Capture](/skills/knowledge-capture) - For documenting discussions and insights
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- [Meeting Intelligence](/skills/meeting-intelligence) - For research-informed meeting prep
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- [Spec to Implementation](/skills/spec-to-implementation) - For research-based implementation planning
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- [Notion API Documentation](https://developers.notion.com)
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