# Nw Research Methodology

Research output templates, distillation workflow, and quality standards for...

- Repository: https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave (628 stars)
- Category: Writing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-09-16
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add nWave-ai/nWave --skill nw-research-methodology -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add nWave-ai/nWave --skill nw-research-methodology -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add nWave-ai/nWave --skill nw-research-methodology -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add nWave-ai/nWave --skill nw-research-methodology -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add nWave-ai/nWave`

## Description

Research output templates, distillation workflow, and quality standards for evidence-driven research

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Research Methodology

## Research Output Template

Use for all research documents in `docs/research/`.

```markdown
# Research: {Topic}

**Date**: {ISO-8601} | **Researcher**: nw-researcher (Nova) | **Confidence**: {High/Medium/Low} | **Sources**: {count}

## Executive Summary
{2-3 paragraph overview of key findings, main insights, and overall conclusion}

## Research Methodology
**Search Strategy**: {how sources were found}
**Source Selection**: Types: {academic/official/industry/technical_docs} | Reputation: {high/medium-high min} | Verification: {cross-referencing approach}
**Quality Standards**: Target 3 sources/claim (min 1 authoritative) | All major claims cross-referenced | Avg reputation: {0.0-1.0}

## Findings

### Finding 1: {Descriptive Title}
**Evidence**: "{Direct quote or specific data point}"
**Source**: [{Source Name}]({URL}) - Accessed {YYYY-MM-DD}
**Confidence**: {High/Medium/Low}
**Verification**: [{Source 2}]({URL2}), [{Source 3}]({URL3})
**Analysis**: {Brief interpretation or context}

{Repeat Finding structure as needed}

## Source Analysis
| Source | Domain | Reputation | Type | Access Date | Cross-verified |
|--------|--------|------------|------|-------------|----------------|
| {name} | {domain} | {High/Medium-High/Medium} | {academic/official/industry/technical} | {YYYY-MM-DD} | {Y/N} |

Reputation: High: {count} ({%}) | Medium-high: {count} ({%}) | Avg: {0.0-1.0}

## Knowledge Gaps
### Gap 1: {Description}
**Issue**: {missing/unclear info} | **Attempted**: {sources searched} | **Recommendation**: {how to address}

## Conflicting Information (if applicable)
### Conflict 1: {Topic}
**Position A**: {Statement}, Source: [{Name}]({URL}), Reputation: {score}, Evidence: {quote}
**Position B**: {Contradictory statement}, Source: [{Name}]({URL}), Reputation: {score}, Evidence: {quote}
**Assessment**: {Which source more authoritative and why}

## Recommendations for Further Research
1. {Specific recommendation with rationale}

The rest: https://github.com/nWave-ai/nWave/blob/HEAD/nWave/skills/nw-research-methodology/SKILL.md