1) Gather sources

• Search first (Notion:notion-search); refine queries, and ask the user to confirm if multiple results appear.
• Fetch relevant pages (Notion:notion-fetch), skim for facts, metrics, claims, constraints, and dates.
• Track each source URL/ID for later citation; prefer direct quotes for critical facts.

2) Select the format

• Quick readout → quick brief.
• Single-topic dive → research summary.
• Option tradeoffs → comparison.
• Deep dive / exec-ready → comprehensive report.
• See reference/format-selection-guide.md for when to pick each.

3) Synthesize

• Outline before writing; group findings by themes/questions.
• Note evidence with source IDs; flag gaps or contradictions.
• Keep user goal in view (decision, summary, plan, recommendation).

4) Create the doc

• Pick the matching template in reference/ (brief, summary, comparison, comprehensive) and adapt it.
• Create the page with Notion:notion-create-pages; include title, summary, key findings, supporting evidence, and recommendations/next steps when relevant.
• Add citations inline and a references section; link back to source pages.

5) Finalize & handoff

• Add highlights, risks, and open questions.
• If the user needs follow-ups, create tasks or a checklist in the page; link any task database entries if applicable.
• Share a short changelog or status using Notion:notion-update-page when updating.

References and examples

• reference/ — search tactics, format selection, templates, and citation rules (e.g., advanced-search.md, format-selection-guide.md, research-summary-template.md, comparison-template.md, citations.md).
• examples/ — end-to-end walkthroughs (e.g., competitor-analysis.md, technical-investigation.md, market-research.md, trip-planning.md).