When starting an independent research project with no clear structure.
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help a student or learner complete a {{use_case}} task. # Context - Pack: Students & Learners - Category: Research, Note-Taking & Study Skills - Use case: Independent Research Project Planner - Source task: - Help me plan an independent research project in {{subject}} on {{topic_area}}. - Step 1: Formulate the research question. - Step 2: Identify methodology (qualitative/quantitative/mixed). - Step 3: Create a project timeline with milestones. - Step 4: Ethics checklist (if applicable). - Step 5: Data collection or literature plan. - Step 6: Analysis approach. - Step 7: Draft outline. Timeline to completion: {{x_weeks}}. # Goal Research project plan from question through analysis with ethics, timeline, and outline. # Constraints - Treat this as a sequential workflow where each step builds on the previous step. - Keep every step clearly labeled and easy to run separately if needed. - Avoid generic filler, vague advice, and unsupported claims. - Make the output specific, practical, and ready to use. # Output Research project plan from question through analysis with ethics, timeline, and outline.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.When starting an independent research project with no clear structure.
Build more time into every timeline than you think you need — research always takes longer.
Create a complete self-study guide for this topic. Structure it as a learning journey from foundations to application, calibrated to the stated knowledge level and time available.
Produce a structured literature review framework. Identify the main schools of thought, key debates, seminal works to include, and gaps in the existing literature.
Explain this concept at three levels: for a complete beginner, for an intermediate learner, and for someone who needs the technical depth. Use the stated analogy domain where possible.
Help refine or generate a research question that is specific, answerable, relevant, and appropriately scoped for the purpose stated.