content-research-writer

Content Research Writer

Build useful prose from a traceable research base. Keep verified facts, source interpretation, and the writer's own argument clearly separated.

Runtime Compatibility

• Use the research and file tools available in the active runtime.
• Resolve workspace files from the user's stated project path.
• Confirm network and source access before promising current citations.
• Preserve existing drafts and user edits unless replacement is explicitly requested.

Establish The Brief

Infer available details, then fill only material gaps:

• topic and central question;
• intended audience;
• purpose and publication format;
• target length and deadline;
• voice or writing samples;
• citation style;
• required, preferred, or excluded sources.

Record uncertain assumptions before research begins.

Research Workflow

1. Create research questions

   • Convert the topic into a short list of claims the piece must establish.
   • Add questions for context, counterarguments, examples, and practical impact.

2. Choose sources

   • Prefer primary material for factual and technical claims.
   • Use reputable synthesis for context and competing interpretations.
   • Check publication date, authorship, methodology, and conflicts of interest.

3. Build a source ledger

| ID | Source | Claim Supported | Evidence | Limits | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | [title and locator] | [claim] | [fact or short note] | [caveat] | verified |

Do not put a source in the final reference list unless it was opened and used.

1. Resolve conflicts

   • Compare definitions, dates, sample populations, and measurement methods.
   • Report meaningful disagreement instead of selecting a convenient number.

2. Stop when evidence is sufficient

   • Each major factual claim has support.
   • Important counterevidence is represented.
   • Additional searching is unlikely to change the structure or conclusion.

Writing Workflow

1. Thesis
   • State the article's central answer in one or two sentences.