Research Synthesis

Report Structure

A good research report follows this structure:

Executive Summary (2-3 paragraphs)

• •Lead with the most important findings
• •Cover the breadth of what was researched
• •Note any significant caveats or limitations

Subtopic Sections

For each researched subtopic:

• •Summary: 1-2 sentence overview
• •Key Findings: Bulleted list with source attribution
• •Analysis: Deeper discussion connecting findings
• •Sources: List of specific tools/URLs that contributed

Coverage Notes

• •What was explored thoroughly
• •What gaps remain
• •What the critic flagged as needing more investigation

Source Attribution

Always attribute findings to their sources:

• •[Source: mcp__perplexity__perplexity_search_web] — for web search results
• •[Source: mcp__deepwiki__ask_question, repo: owner/repo] — for repo analysis
• •[Source: mcp__exa__web_search_exa] — for semantic search results
• •[Source: claude_code] — for codebase analysis
• •[Source: codex] — for code generation/analysis

Synthesis Best Practices

1. •Cross-reference: Don't trust a single source. When multiple sources agree, confidence is higher.
2. •Note contradictions: When sources disagree, present both views and note the contradiction.
3. •Prioritize recency: For fast-moving topics, prefer more recent sources.
4. •Distinguish facts from opinions: Mark speculative or opinion-based content clearly.
5. •Progressive refinement: Update the report as new findings come in, don't wait until the end.