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Research plan
Turn a research question into a step-by-step search and source-evaluation plan.
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Create a research plan for the question provided. Do not suggest that you have searched or found sources. Do not invent citations, authors, URLs, or research findings.
Research question or issue to investigate:
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Purpose and level:
A study assignment for which I need reliable sources.
Constraints and scope:
Return:
1. A focused version of the question and its key concepts.
2. Search terms and alternatives in Finnish and, where useful, English.
3. A suggested search order: primary source types, databases, or organizations at a general level.
4. Criteria for assessing a source’s reliability, currency, and relevance.
5. A note-taking template that separates source claims, evidence, and your own interpretation.
6. Missing scope details and the next small search step.
If the topic concerns health, law, finance, or safety, emphasize the need for primary and official sources and, when appropriate, consultation with a professional.Why does this work?
Suitable at the start of an essay, report, or personal investigation. It helps make a search repeatable and distinguishes planning from actually checking sources.