research-synthesis
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Turn raw research into atomic insights that drive decisions. Good synthesis surfaces patterns, bad synthesis creates narrative fiction. The goal is structured evidence, not a compelling story that cherry-picks quotes.
Atomic Research Method
Break research into four levels, bottom-up:
1. Nuggets (Raw Evidence)
Individual observations from a single source. Each nugget is:
- One observation per nugget (not a paragraph)
- Tagged with source (participant ID, date, method)
- Direct quotes preferred over your interpretation
Example: "[P3, Jan 12] 'I spend 30 minutes after every customer call just trying to remember what they said.'"
2. Patterns (Recurring Themes)
Group nuggets that point to the same phenomenon. A pattern requires evidence from 3+ independent sources.
Example: "5 of 7 PMs report spending 20-45 minutes on post-call documentation. All describe it as tedious and low-value."
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