research-methodology

Structure research questions, sources, and verification protocols across professional investigation tracks.

86|9|Updated Jun 5, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/hermes-profiles --skill research-methodology-magnus919
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Skill: research-methodology
Source: https://github.com/magnus919/hermes-profiles/tree/main/skills/research-methodology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/magnus919/hermes-profiles --skill research-methodology-magnus919

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provides a structured, repeatable approach for conducting professional research across journalism, industry analysis, and academic-style investigations, ensuring rigorous sourcing, verification, and reporting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three tracks: Journalistic, Industry analysis, Academic/Comprehensive, each with defined evidence standards and workflows.
  • The Research Lifecycle: Scope → Gather → Evaluate → Analyze → Synthesize → Report, plus asset and reference management.
  • References, assets, and a structured methodology library to guide source evaluation, synthesis, and pre-publication verification.

Quick Start

Load the Research Lifecycle brief and references to begin framing questions and collecting credible sources.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-methodology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure research workflows for credible industry analysis and journalism?▼

Structured research workflows guide credible industry analysis and journalism by applying a defined lifecycle from scoping to synthesis, ensuring rigorous sourcing and pre-publication verification.

What's the best way to verify sources and evidence during a professional investigation?▼

The best way to verify sources and evidence during a professional investigation is to apply defined reference taxonomies and pre-publication verification standards throughout the evaluation phase.

How does the research lifecycle work for academic-style investigations?▼

The research lifecycle for academic-style investigations works by progressing through Scope, Gather, Evaluate, Analyze, Synthesize, and Report phases, managing references and assets to ensure reproducibility.

Can I use this methodology for both journalistic and comprehensive academic research?▼

Yes, you can use this methodology for both journalistic and comprehensive academic research. It provides three distinct tracks with defined evidence standards tailored to each context.

How do I manage references and assets to ensure research reproducibility?▼

Manage references and assets to ensure research reproducibility by utilizing a structured methodology library that tracks sources, guides evaluation, and maintains records throughout the gathering and synthesis phases.