id: topic_explorer
name: Topic Explorer
description: Generate a comprehensive research framework for exploring a topic
category: research
template: |
Create a research framework for exploring: {{topic}}
{{#if focus}}
Focus Area: {{focus}}
{{/if}}
{{#if depth}}
Research Depth: {{depth}}
{{/if}}
Provide:
1. **Research Questions**
- Primary questions to answer
- Secondary questions for deeper understanding
2. **Key Concepts & Terminology**
- Essential terms and definitions
- Related concepts to explore
3. **Information Sources**
- Types of sources to consult
- Search strategies
- Keywords for research
4. **Research Structure**
- Suggested outline for organizing findings
- How to structure the research
5. **Credibility Indicators**
- How to evaluate source credibility
- Red flags to watch for
6. **Next Steps**
- Actionable first steps
- How to begin the research process
parameters:
- name: topic
type: string
description: The topic to research
required: true
- name: focus
type: string
description: Specific aspect to focus on
required: false
- name: depth
type: string
description: Research depth level (overview/deep/expert)
required: false
default: overview
examples:
- inputs:
topic: Quantum Computing Applications in Cryptography
focus: Post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
depth: deep
output: |
Research Framework: Quantum Computing in Cryptography
1. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Primary:
- How does quantum computing threaten current cryptographic systems?
- What post-quantum algorithms exist?
Secondary:
- Timeline for quantum advantage in cryptanalysis
- Migration strategies for existing systems
2. KEY CONCEPTS
- Quantum Supremacy/Advantage
- Shor's Algorithm
- Lattice-based cryptography
- NIST Post-Quantum Standardization
3. INFORMATION SOURCES
- NIST PQC Standardization Project
- Academic papers on arXiv
- IETF Crypto Forum Research Group
- Conference proceedings (CRYPTO, EUROCRYPT)
4. SEARCH STRATEGY
Keywords: "post-quantum cryptography", "lattice-based encryption",
"quantum-resistant algorithms"
5. NEXT STEPS
- Start with NIST PQC draft standards
- Review IBM Quantum's research blog
- Consult academic surveys on PQC
tags:
- research
- learning
- exploration
