Structuring Research Outputs

The format you request determines the usability of your research. Five output templates cover 90% of research use cases. Choose the right one upfront and Claude will structure the entire analysis around it.

## Executive Summary Format

**Bottom Line Up Front:** [1-2 sentence answer]

**Key Findings:**
1. [Finding + supporting evidence]
2. [Finding + supporting evidence]
3. [Finding + supporting evidence]

**Confidence Level:** High / Medium / Low
**Limitations:** [What this analysis doesn't cover]
**Recommended Next Steps:** [Specific actions]

## Comparison Matrix Format

| Dimension   | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|-------------|----------|----------|----------|
| Criterion 1 | Score    | Score    | Score    |
| Criterion 2 | Score    | Score    | Score    |

**Winner:** [Which option and why]
**Trade-offs:** [What you give up with the winner]

## SWOT Analysis Format

**Strengths:** [Internal advantages, 3-5 bullets]
**Weaknesses:** [Internal limitations, 3-5 bullets]
**Opportunities:** [External positive factors, 3-5 bullets]
**Threats:** [External risks, 3-5 bullets]

**Strategic Implication:** [1-paragraph synthesis]

## Ranked Assessment Format

### #1: [Name] — Score: X/10
- **Why:** [2-3 sentence rationale]
- **Risk:** [Primary concern]
- **Source:** [Where this data comes from]

### #2: [Name] — Score: X/10
...

## Decision Brief Format

**Decision Required:** [What needs to be decided]
**Deadline:** [When the decision is needed]
**Options:**
  A) [Option + pro/con]
  B) [Option + pro/con]
  C) [Option + pro/con]
**Recommendation:** [Which option and why]
**Reversibility:** [How easy to change course later]