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Notes on doing the research
Practical articles on keeping a source record, choosing a review method and organizing research for a manuscript. Each includes references for further reading.
Research method · Evidence · PresentationResearch architecture
01Research Architecture for Complex Work
How to organize sources, record uncertainty and build comparisons before drafting a research document.
9 minute read · Three site editionsHow to Build a Source Linked Legal Chronology
Build a legal chronology with a source for each entry. Keep reported claims and inferences distinct, and record conflicting or missing evidence.
10 minutes read · EnglishWhich Medical Evidence Review Do You Need?
Choose among a literature search, evidence map, scoping review, rapid review, and systematic review based on the question and intended use.
11 minutes read · EnglishHow to Build a Research Dossier for a Novel
Organize research for a novel around the manuscript’s questions. Track historical sources and character knowledge, and keep continuity across drafts.
10 minutes read · EnglishApply the method
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