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Research Progress Template

Domain: [Domain Name]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Researcher: [Name]
Status: [In Progress / Completed / Blocked]

Research Questions Status​

Critical Path Questions​

  • Q#.#: [Question Title] - Status: [Not Started / In Progress / Completed]
    • Progress: [Brief description]
    • Findings: [Key discoveries]
    • Blockers: [Any issues encountered]

High Priority Questions​

  • Q#.#: [Question Title] - Status: [Not Started / In Progress / Completed]
    • Progress: [Brief description]
    • Findings: [Key discoveries]
    • Next Steps: [Planned actions]

Key Findings Summary​

Technical Discoveries​

  1. [Finding Title]: [Brief description and implications]
  2. [Finding Title]: [Brief description and implications]

Implementation Recommendations​

  1. [Recommendation Title]: [Specific guidance for development]
  2. [Recommendation Title]: [Specific guidance for development]

Identified Risks​

  1. [Risk Title]: [Description and proposed mitigation]
  2. [Risk Title]: [Description and proposed mitigation]

Research Methodology Used​

Primary Methods​

  • Literature Review
  • Prototype Development
  • Performance Testing
  • Expert Consultation
  • Community Research

Validation Approaches​

  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Qualitative Assessment
  • Prototype Testing
  • Expert Review

Success Criteria Progress​

Quantitative Metrics​

  • [Metric Name]: [Target] → [Current Status]
  • [Metric Name]: [Target] → [Current Status]

Qualitative Assessments​

  • [Assessment Area]: [Target] → [Current Status]
  • [Assessment Area]: [Target] → [Current Status]

Next Week's Focus​

Priority Research Items​

  1. [Question/Topic]: [Planned approach and timeline]
  2. [Question/Topic]: [Planned approach and timeline]

Dependencies and Blockers​

  • Dependencies: [Research that must be completed first]
  • Blockers: [Issues that need resolution]
  • Support Needed: [External help or resources required]

Resource Requirements​

Tools and Libraries Needed​

  • Tool/Library Name: Purpose and priority

External Consultations​

  • Expert/Domain: Topic and timeline

Additional Research​

  • Research Area: Scope and timeline

Template Usage Instructions:

  1. Copy this template to domain-specific directories
  2. Update progress weekly
  3. Archive completed research with findings
  4. Use for status reporting and planning