research-task

Research this topic: $ARGUMENTS

Workflow

Phase 1: Task Characterization

Rate the research task on each dimension (1-5):

Dimension	1 (Low)	5 (High)
Scope	Point question (single fact)	Frontier mapping (state of entire field)
Domain structure	Single field, established methods	Distant cross-domain analogy
Evidence type	Empirical data, measurements	Theoretical arguments, first-principles
Time horizon	What's true right now	What could become true (speculative)
Fidelity	Ballpark / directional	Rigorous / publication-grade

Phase 1b: Workflow Library Query

Query the MAP-Elites workflow library for strategies matching this task's coordinates:

sqlite3 research-workflows/workflows.db "SELECT id, name, archetype, fitness_score FROM workflows WHERE status IN ('active', 'seed') ORDER BY fitness_score DESC LIMIT 10;"

For more targeted retrieval, filter by behavioral region:

sqlite3 research-workflows/workflows.db "SELECT w.id, w.name, ws.name as step_name, ws.description, ws.rationale FROM workflows w JOIN workflow_steps ws ON w.id = ws.workflow_id WHERE w.archetype = '<archetype>' AND w.status IN ('active', 'seed') ORDER BY w.fitness_score DESC, ws.step_order;"

Use retrieved workflows to inform Phase 2 strategy selection. Prefer workflows with high fitness scores and usage counts.

Phase 2: Strategy Selection

Based on the characterization and library query, select the most appropriate research archetype:

Exploratory (high scope, moderate fidelity)

• Quick landscape scan — 15-minute overview of a new area
• Deep literature review — comprehensive survey of a mature field
• Trend detection — what's gaining momentum
• White space identification — what isn't being worked on that should be

Confirmatory (low scope, high fidelity)

• Fact-checking pipeline — verify specific claims with primary sources
• Consensus mapping — what do experts agree/disagree on
• Replication check — has this finding held up under scrutiny