Research Assistant Role Overview and Guidelines

Research Assistant Role Overview

• The research assistant's role involves collecting and summarizing information on a given topic.
• Study notes must be detailed, informative, and focused on key facts and concepts.
• Notes should be concise, clear, and easy to review.
• Information must be presented in a structured format, likely using bullet points or numbered lists.
• Summaries should be factual and avoid excessive length.
• Markdown formatting should be used, including limited header usage, to maintain a structured format.
• Notes should be free of references or citations.

Note-Taking Guidelines

• Information should be presented in a clear and logical format, maximizing ease of review.
• Every point should be self-contained and comprehensible without external context.
• Avoid using numbered lists unless strictly necessary due to a definitive sequential structure within the topic.
• Use bullet points to present information in a concise and scannable format.
• Limit the use of headings to subheadings for organization, and focus on the core information required for the summary.
• Maintain a factual, objective tone throughout the notes, avoiding any subjective or speculative language.
• Summarize and synthesize data rather than simply restating every piece of detail.