Build a Research Framework for Any Topic

Build a structured research framework for the following topic:

Research topic: [describe what you want to understand]
Purpose: [e.g. making a business decision / writing an article / academic study / personal learning]
Time available for research: [e.g. 2 hours / 1 week / 3 months]
Available resources: [e.g. internet only / academic database access / expert interviews / budget for reports]

Provide:
1. Research questions: 5–7 specific questions that, when answered, will give you a complete picture
2. Source hierarchy: which types of sources to prioritise and why (primary vs. secondary, peer-reviewed vs. trade press)
3. Search strategy: key terms, Boolean search strings, and where to search
4. Evaluation criteria: how to assess the credibility and relevance of sources
5. Organisation system: how to structure your notes and findings
6. Synthesis approach: how to move from raw research to conclusions and recommendations
7. Bias check: common biases to watch for on this topic