research-kickoff

name: research-kickoff description: Initialize a research workflow with literature synthesis and planning

research-kickoff

Purpose

Initialize a social science research workflow with Zotero-integrated literature synthesis, gap framing, and method-aware planning.

Inputs

• topic
• scope
• output_type
• target_journal
• method_profile

Outputs

• research_plan.md
• concept_matrix.md
• gap_summary.md

Accepted Forms

• research-kickoff
• research-init
• /research-init

Natural Language Examples

• Kick off a literature review on algorithmic triage in professional work
• Start a research workflow for digital platform governance

Required Policies

• citation-verification
• theory-claims-discipline

Profile Keys Read

• None

Constraints

• None

Process Steps

• Resolve active config overlays and any per-run overrides
• Collect and organize relevant literature sources
• Extract evidence, identify gaps, and produce a startup plan

Failure Handling

• If Zotero or search tooling is unavailable, continue with a reduced manual planning path