Research Template
Research Toolkit Templates
Welcome to your comprehensive suite of research toolkit templates built on cryptpad. These templates provide a foundation for collaborative research efforts, guiding teams through planning, gathering, processing, and analysis phases. Each template 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 (https://intellipedia.intelink.gov/wiki/Intel_Links_and_Library) - SIPR: https://intellipedia.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Intel_Links_and_Library
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.
Collaboration Made Easy
These living documents allow simultaneous collaboration across your team, maintaining a united front as your research unfolds. Adapt them as your project grows, ensuring that every contribution is synchronized and integrated.
Customization is Key
Use these templates as flexible guidelines to steer your investigation. Modify, add, or remove elements to tailor them to your specific research requirements.
Continuous Improvement
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Core Templates Overview
Base Research Document
This is the cornerstone of your investigation. It outlines the research strategy, defines objectives, and records both questions and findings.
Base Research Document Template
Research Tasks (Kanban Board)
A visual and interactive task management board to keep track of all stages of the research process from planning to execution.
Research Tasks Kanban Board Template
Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) (Sheets)
A collection of structured analytic techniques for methodical planning and analysis, ensuring rigor in your investigative process.
SATs Sheets Template Detailed SATs Guide
Research Diagram (Draw)
Visualize complex data and relationships through diagrams to clarify and communicate aspects of your investigation.
Research Log (Sheets)
A meticulously structured log for comprehensive data collection, categorized for efficient organization and retrieval of research data.
Content Drop Off (Form)
An anonymous form for collecting information from a wide range of sources, feeding directly into your research for easy integration.
By utilizing these templates, you can ensure that your research is consistent, efficient, and thorough, from start to finish. Customize them to suit your project, and let them guide you through each critical stage of your investigative journey.