Web Research Skill
When to Use
- •User asks you to research a topic
- •You need to gather information from multiple sources
- •Task requires fact-checking or verification
Workflow
1. Define Scope
Before searching, clarify:
- •What specific questions need answering?
- •What depth of coverage is needed?
- •Are there preferred or authoritative sources?
2. Search Strategy
Execute searches in this order:
- •Broad overview search
- •Specific fact-finding searches
- •Alternative viewpoint searches
3. Source Evaluation
For each source, assess:
- •Authority (who wrote it?)
- •Currency (when published?)
- •Relevance (does it answer the question?)
4. Synthesis
Combine findings into a coherent summary with citations.
Examples
Example: Technology Research
User: "Research the latest developments in WebAssembly"
Step 1: Define scope
- •Focus on recent developments
- •Include browser support status
- •Cover WASI developments
Step 2: Execute searches
- •"WebAssembly developments 2026"
- •"WASI preview 2 status"
- •"WebAssembly component model"
Step 3: Evaluate sources
- •Prefer official documentation
- •Cross-reference with reputable tech blogs
Step 4: Synthesize findings
- •Create summary with citations
- •Note any conflicting information