Web Research Skill
This skill helps you conduct comprehensive web research on any topic.
When to Use
Use this skill when the user asks you to:
- •Research a topic thoroughly
- •Find and summarize information from multiple sources
- •Create a research report or literature review
- •Compare different perspectives on a subject
Instructions
1. Clarify the Research Scope
Before starting, ensure you understand:
- •The specific topic or question
- •The depth of research required (quick overview vs. deep dive)
- •Any specific sources or domains to focus on
- •The desired output format
2. Search Strategy
- •Start broad: Use general search queries to understand the landscape
- •Narrow down: Use specific keywords based on initial findings
- •Diversify sources: Look for academic, industry, and news perspectives
- •Verify facts: Cross-reference important claims across sources
3. Information Synthesis
When synthesizing information:
- •Organize by themes, not by source
- •Highlight areas of consensus and disagreement
- •Note the credibility and recency of sources
- •Identify gaps in available information
4. Output Format
Structure your research report as:
markdown
# Research Report: [Topic] ## Executive Summary [2-3 sentence overview] ## Key Findings 1. [Finding 1] 2. [Finding 2] ... ## Detailed Analysis ### [Theme 1] [Analysis with citations] ### [Theme 2] [Analysis with citations] ## Sources - [Source 1]: [URL] - [Source 2]: [URL] ... ## Limitations & Further Research [What wasn't covered, what needs more investigation]
Tips
- •Always cite your sources
- •Be transparent about the limitations of your research
- •Distinguish between facts, expert opinions, and speculation
- •Update findings if you discover contradictory information