research-synthesis

name: research-synthesis description: Use when turning mapped evidence and provided materials into a balanced research synthesis.

Research synthesis workflow

Use this skill after an evidence table or source map exists.

Structure

1. Context and scope
2. Material set used
3. Main findings
4. Evidence basis
5. Conflicts and uncertainty
6. Gaps and limitations
7. Implications
8. Recommended next steps

Principles

• Synthesize from evidence, not from unsupported notes.
• Preserve disagreement rather than forcing consensus.
• State confidence level for major findings.
• Keep claims traceable to source identifiers.
• Separate facts from interpretation.
• Avoid overclaiming.

Do not

• Invent sources, quotes, statistics, or claims.
• Hide weak evidence.
• Present speculation as fact.
• Add external facts unless explicitly requested.

Output

Return:

1. Synthesis draft
2. Evidence basis
3. Confidence and limitations
4. Conflicts or uncertainty
5. Missing information
6. Recommended follow-up