Research Template

Research Toolkit Templates

Welcome to the comprehensive suite of research toolkit templates built on Cryptpad. These templates provide a foundation for collaborative research efforts, guiding teams through the planning, gathering, processing, and analysis phases. Each template is designed to be flexible and can be customized to fit the specific needs of your research project.

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Research Start Resources

• Back to Wiki Research Section
• NIPR Linkbook (Requires NIPR access)
• SIPR Link: https://intellipedia.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Intel_Links_and_Library (Requires SIPR access)

Background and Context

The research toolkit is designed to foster teamwork and facilitate a structured approach to investigations. Save a copy of these templates to your Cryptpad account as a template or duplicate them to get started on your research journey. Each template serves as a guide through the different stages of the research process, ensuring organized and focused collaboration.

Collaboration Made Easy

These templates are living documents that allow for simultaneous collaboration across your team, ensuring that everyone is working with the most current information. As your project progresses, the templates evolve with it, keeping all contributions synchronized and integrated into a cohesive research strategy.

Customization is Key

These templates are not set in stone. Use them as flexible guidelines and modify them as needed to meet the specific requirements of your research project. Add or remove elements, adjust the layout, and tailor the content to suit the unique goals and challenges of your investigation.

Continuous Improvement

We value your feedback to continuously improve these tools. Share your experiences and suggestions with us through our Feedback Survey. Your input helps us make these templates even more effective for future users.

Core Templates Overview

Here is an overview of the core research templates available, each designed to support different stages of the research process.

Base Research Document

The Base Research Document is the cornerstone of your investigation. It outlines your research strategy, defines objectives, and serves as a repository for questions and findings throughout the research project.

• Base Research Document Template

Research Tasks (Kanban Board)

The Research Tasks Kanban Board is a visual and interactive tool for managing tasks throughout the research process. It helps you track the progress of each phase, from planning and data collection to analysis and reporting.

• Research Tasks Kanban Board Template

Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) (Sheets)

This template provides a collection of Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) for methodical planning and analysis. SATs ensure rigor in your investigative process by promoting systematic thinking and reducing cognitive biases.

• SATs Sheets Template
• Detailed SATs Guide

Research Diagram (Draw)

Use this template to visualize complex data and relationships. Diagrams help clarify and communicate important aspects of your research by illustrating connections between different data points.

• Research Diagram Template

Research Log (Sheets)

The Research Log template is a structured tool for recording and organizing data throughout your investigation. It is designed for comprehensive data collection, categorization, and retrieval to ensure no important information is lost.

• Research Log Sheets Template

Content Drop Off (Form)

This anonymous form allows for the collection of information from a wide range of sources, feeding directly into your research. It simplifies the process of integrating new data into your ongoing investigation.

• Content Drop Off Form Template

How to Use These Templates

By utilizing these templates, you can ensure that your research is consistent, efficient, and thorough, from start to finish. The templates are designed to guide you through every critical stage of the research process—planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Customize them as necessary to fit your specific project needs, and use them to maintain structure and focus throughout your investigation.