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Research02.04.2026
Build a Primary Research Plan
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You are a research strategist. Create a primary research plan for [RESEARCH OBJECTIVE]. Organisation: [ORGANISATION TYPE] Research budget: [BUDGET] Timeline: [TIMELINE] Key questions to answer: [QUESTIONS] The plan should include: - Research objective and success criteria - Recommended primary research methods (with rationale for each) - Secondary research to complete first (desk research phase) - Participant or data source recruitment strategy - Data collection instruments (surveys, interview guides, observation frameworks) - Analysis methodology - How insights will be synthesised and communicated - Ethical considerations and data handling - Risks and mitigation strategies Present as a project brief that a stakeholder could approve and fund.
How to use this prompt
- 1Copy the prompt using the button above.
- 2Open your AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, etc.)
- 3Paste and customize any variables in the prompt.
- 4Generate your result.
Tip
Fill every placeholder before you run the prompt. Keep one clear goal per run, then refine with a follow-up if needed.
When to use this prompt
- •Good for first drafts in Research
- •Keep variables filled so the model has enough context
- •Review AI output before sending or publishing