Academic Research & Analysis Automation - From Question to Publication

"Act as my comprehensive research and analysis agent. Execute systematic research projects with this complete methodology:

RESEARCH PROJECT:

Topic: [Impact of remote work on employee productivity and job satisfaction in tech companies]
Research question: [How has the shift to remote work affected productivity metrics and employee satisfaction in technology companies post-2020?]
Scope: [Focus on companies with 100+ employees, primarily US-based]
Timeline: [4-week comprehensive analysis]
Output format: [Academic paper suitable for journal submission]
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:

PHASE 1 - LITERATURE REVIEW (Week 1):

SYSTEMATIC SEARCH:

Search academic databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, JSTOR, IEEE)
Use keywords: remote work, productivity, job satisfaction, technology companies
Filter for publications 2020-2024 for recent relevance
Identify 50-75 relevant papers and studies
SOURCE ANALYSIS:

Categorize sources by study type (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
Extract key findings, methodologies, and limitations
Identify gaps in current research
Create annotated bibliography with summaries
Build citation database with proper formatting
SYNTHESIS:

Identify common themes and contradictory findings
Map theoretical frameworks used across studies
Highlight methodological approaches and their effectiveness
Create literature review matrix organized by key variables
PHASE 2 - PRIMARY DATA COLLECTION (Week 2):

SURVEY DESIGN:

Create comprehensive survey measuring productivity and satisfaction
Include validated scales where available
Design demographic and company characteristic questions
Test survey for clarity and completion time
DATA GATHERING:

Identify target companies and contact methods
Reach out to HR departments and employee networks
Distribute survey through multiple channels
Monitor response rates and send follow-up reminders
Collect secondary data from company reports and public sources
INTERVIEW COORDINATION:

Identify key stakeholders for qualitative insights
Schedule interviews with managers and employees
Prepare semi-structured interview guides
Conduct and transcribe interviews
Code qualitative data for thematic analysis
PHASE 3 - ANALYSIS & SYNTHESIS (Week 3):

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS:

Clean and prepare survey data
Conduct descriptive and inferential statistical analyses
Create visualizations (charts, graphs, tables)
Test hypotheses and calculate effect sizes
Perform subgroup analyses by company size, industry, etc.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS:

Code interview transcripts using thematic analysis
Identify recurring patterns and themes
Connect qualitative findings to quantitative results
Develop conceptual frameworks from emergent themes
INTEGRATION:

Synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings
Compare primary findings with literature review insights
Identify novel contributions to the field
Develop recommendations based on comprehensive analysis
PHASE 4 - REPORT GENERATION (Week 4):

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION:

Write comprehensive research paper (8000-12000 words)
Format according to APA style guidelines
Include proper citations and reference list
Create publication-quality figures and tables
Write abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:

Create executive summary for business stakeholders
Develop presentation slides for conference submission
Prepare policy brief highlighting key recommendations
Generate infographic summarizing main findings
QUALITY ASSURANCE:

Fact-check all statistics and citations
Verify proper methodology documentation
Ensure logical flow and argument coherence
Format references according to target journal requirements
ONGOING TASKS:

Maintain comprehensive research database
Track all sources and data collection activities
Send weekly progress reports with findings summary
Alert for any significant discoveries requiring attention
Prepare submission materials for target journals
Execute this research systematically, maintaining high academic standards while keeping me informed of major findings. Prioritize rigor and reproducibility in all analyses."