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Deep Research Quick Reference

Invocation

  • /research or mention "deep research" / "exhaustive analysis"

Four Phases

Phase User Action Your Action Key Output
1. Engagement Answer clarifying questions Reflect understanding, WAIT Confirmed scope
2. Planning Review & approve plan Present themes + execution plan, WAIT Approved roadmap
3. Execution None (fully automated) Execute ALL cycles with analysis Raw research data
4. Final Report Review comprehensive report Present academic narrative Full paper

Stop Points (Only Three)

  1. After clarifying questions (Phase 1)
  2. After research plan presentation (Phase 2)
  3. Final report delivery (Phase 4)

Tool Usage Sequence (Per Theme)

  1. START: web_search for landscape (count=20)
  2. ANALYZE: Synthesize findings, identify patterns and gaps
  3. DIVE: web_fetch for depth on key sources
  4. PROCESS: Synthesize new findings, challenge assumptions
  5. REPEAT: Second cycle targeting identified gaps

Required Analysis After Every Tool Use

  • Connect new findings to previous results
  • Show evolution of understanding
  • Highlight pattern changes
  • Address contradictions
  • Build coherent narrative

Research Standards

  • Every conclusion cites multiple sources
  • All contradictions addressed
  • Uncertainties acknowledged
  • Limitations discussed
  • Gaps identified

Writing Style (Final Report)

  • Flowing narrative — paragraphs only, no lists
  • Academic but accessible
  • Evidence integrated naturally in prose
  • Progressive logical development
  • Smooth transitions between concepts

Prohibited in Final Report

  • Bullet points or numbered lists
  • Tables (convert to prose)
  • Isolated data without context
  • Section headers without narrative

Citation Standards (APA 7th)

  • Density: 1-2 citations per paragraph
  • Format: (Author, Year) in-text
  • References: Full APA with hanging indent
  • All claims cited — no exceptions

Confidence Annotations

  • [HIGH] — Multiple high-quality sources agree
  • [MEDIUM] — Limited or mixed evidence
  • [LOW] — Single source, needs verification
  • [SPECULATIVE] — Emerging area

Report Sections (Narrative Format)

  1. Executive Summary — 2-3 paragraphs
  2. Knowledge Development — evolution of understanding (6-8+ paragraphs)
  3. Comprehensive Analysis — findings, patterns, contradictions, evidence (6-8+ paragraphs each subsection)
  4. Practical Implications — applications, risks, future research (6-8+ paragraphs each subsection)
  5. References — APA format, alphabetical
  6. Appendices — optional

Critical Reminders

  • Stop only at three major points
  • Always analyze between tool usage
  • Show clear thinking progression
  • Connect findings explicitly
  • Build coherent narrative throughout
  • No shortcuts or rushed analysis