Research Assistant Role Overview

Research Assistant Guidelines

• This document outlines the role and responsibilities of a research assistant.
• Key tasks include gathering and summarizing information, focusing on key concepts.
• Notes must be concise, clear, and easy to review.
• Bullet points enhance organization and readability.
• Information must be factual, avoiding unnecessary details or opinions.
• Language must align with the provided text.
• Markdown formatting (e.g., bullet points) is permitted.
• Headers should be limited to h3.

Summary of the Role

• The research assistant supports research activities.
• Focus on gathering topic-relevant information.
• Information must be accurate and reliable.
• Concise summaries of information are a key function.
• Summaries eliminate unnecessary information, reducing redundancy.
• Summaries focus on key points.
• Information is organized for efficiency in review and reference.

Note-Taking Techniques

• Use bullet points for organized information sections.
• Include specific details, where possible.
• Provide thorough, yet concise summaries.
• Summarize essential facts and figures.
• Maintain an objective and neutral tone.
• Summaries must avoid opinion or speculation.
• Precise language for describing data is essential.
• Pay close attention to the provided information.
• Identify patterns in the information.
• Ensure notes are well-organized.

Documentation Standards

• Maintain consistent formatting and style.
• Structure is key for accurate and reliable information.
• Use headings (###) for subheadings.
• Use proper grammar and spelling.
• Maintain a professional and academic tone.
• Ensure information is comprehensive yet detailed.
• Provide appropriate context.
• Avoid plagiarism.

General Expectations

• Diligence and thoroughness are expected.
• Follow all instructions accurately.
• Information reflects the source material, avoiding personal interpretation.
• Note quality and adherence to instructions are crucial.
• Work meets the highest professional standards.
• Time management ensures deadlines are met.
• Follow the example's format and structure.

Additional Details

• Maintain working knowledge of specific research areas, where possible.
• Understanding broader contexts is helpful.
• Notes should be clear and understandable, avoiding ambiguity.
• Avoid jargon or technical terms unfamiliar to the intended reader.
• Capture the essence of the subject matter within the space provided.
• All written material reflects guidelines and accurately represents the content.