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Overview

The Research Documentation skill automates the process of researching topics and capturing findings in a well-organized Notion database. It streamlines research by structuring information, tracking sources, and connecting related findings.

When to Use

Use this skill when you need to:

  • Research complex topics and document findings
  • Compile competitive analysis or market research
  • Create literature reviews or research summaries
  • Build knowledge bases around specific topics
  • Track sources and citations
  • Organize research across multiple domains
  • Create research reports with sourced information

Features

  • Structured Research Capture: Automatically organizes research findings with proper hierarchy
  • Source Tracking: Maintains complete source attribution and citations
  • Topic Organization: Categorizes findings by theme and relevance
  • Cross-referencing: Connects related research across topics
  • Evidence Collection: Captures quotes, data, and supporting evidence
  • Research Timeline: Tracks how understanding evolved during research

Requirements

  • Notion API Access: For creating and updating research documentation
  • Research Database: Notion database structure for organizing findings
  • Web Access: For gathering information from online sources
  • Citation Format Preference: Configured citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

Implementation Details

This skill orchestrates research workflows by:

  1. Breaking down research topics into focused areas
  2. Gathering information from multiple sources
  3. Analyzing and synthesizing findings
  4. Organizing findings with proper attribution
  5. Creating relationships between related research
  6. Generating summary documents and reports

Research Documentation Workflow

Research Topic/Question
  ↓
Break into Research Areas
  ↓
Gather Information
  ↓
Analyze & Synthesize
  ↓
Extract Key Findings
  ↓
Organize with Sources
  ↓
Create Notion Documentation
  ↓
Output: Research Summary

Example Use Cases

  1. Competitive Analysis

    • Research competitors and market landscape
    • Document features, pricing, and positioning
    • Create competitive comparison matrix

  2. Technology Evaluation

    • Research framework/tool options
    • Document pros, cons, and use cases
    • Create evaluation report with recommendations

  3. Domain Knowledge Building

    • Research industry best practices
    • Document standards and approaches
    • Create reference guide for team

  4. Literature Review

    • Research academic papers on topic
    • Summarize findings and arguments
    • Create annotated bibliography

  5. Market Research

    • Gather market size and trends
    • Document customer needs
    • Create market analysis report

Configuration

NOTION_API_TOKEN=your_token_here
RESEARCH_DATABASE_ID=your_database_id
SOURCES_DATABASE_ID=your_sources_database_id
CITATION_FORMAT=APA

Citation Formats Supported

  • APA
  • MLA
  • Chicago Style
  • Harvard
  • IEEE

See Also

Source

git clone https://github.com/tommy-ca/notion-skills/blob/main/plugins/notion-skills/skills/research-documentation/SKILL.mdView on GitHub

Overview

The Research Documentation skill automates researching topics and capturing findings in a well-organized Notion database. It structures information, tracks sources, and connects related findings, helping teams build knowledge bases and research reports.

How This Skill Works

The skill breaks research topics into focused areas, gathers information from multiple sources, analyzes and synthesizes findings, and organizes them with proper attribution in Notion. It uses a defined Notion database structure for topics, sources, and documentation and applies a configured citation format to ensure consistent references.

When to Use It

  • Research complex topics and document findings
  • Compile competitive analysis or market research
  • Create literature reviews or research summaries
  • Build knowledge bases around specific topics
  • Track sources and citations and organize research across domains

Quick Start

  1. Step 1: Set up Notion API access and configure NOTION_API_TOKEN, RESEARCH_DATABASE_ID, SOURCES_DATABASE_ID, and CITATION_FORMAT
  2. Step 2: Break your topic into research areas and start gathering information from multiple sources
  3. Step 3: Analyze, synthesize, organize findings with proper attribution, and generate Notion documentation or a summary

Best Practices

  • Define a clear research question and scope before starting
  • Use a dedicated Notion database structure for topics, areas, and sources
  • Configure and enforce a consistent citation format (APA, MLA, etc.)
  • Capture quotes, data, and evidence with provenance
  • Cross-reference related findings and map relationships across topics

Example Use Cases

  • Competitive Analysis: research competitors, document features, pricing, and positioning; create a competitive comparison matrix
  • Technology Evaluation: research framework/tool options, document pros/cons and use cases; create an evaluation report with recommendations
  • Domain Knowledge Building: research industry best practices and standards; create a reference guide for the team
  • Literature Review: research academic papers, summarize findings and arguments; build an annotated bibliography
  • Market Research: gather market size and trends, document customer needs, create a market analysis report

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