Research Deep-Dive Using Claude's 1M Context Window

Methodology for synthesizing 50-200 source documents into a single coherent analysis without losing fidelity.

Research intermediate 60 min
Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context)

  1. 1. Source Curation

    Given the research question below, propose 50 ideal sources to consult: academic papers, industry reports, primary documents, interviews. Rank by relevance.\n\nQuestion: [QUESTION]

  2. 2. Loading & Context Prep

    [Concatenate all selected sources into a single payload, separated by `---SOURCE: <name>---` headers. Pin the most important sources at the top — long-context models attend best to early content.]

  3. 3. Source Triage

    [After loading sources] Read all sources and classify each by: relevance to the research question (high/med/low), credibility, perspective bias. Produce a coverage map showing what's well-covered and what gaps remain.

  4. 4. Cross-Source Synthesis

    Synthesize a structured analysis answering the research question. Cite source names inline. Where sources conflict, surface the disagreement explicitly rather than averaging it away.

  5. 5. Counter-Argument Pass

    Now make the strongest case AGAINST your synthesis using the same sources. What's the steelman? Update the analysis to address it.

  6. 6. Executive Summary

    Produce three formats: a 100-word abstract, a 500-word executive summary, and a one-page brief with key findings, evidence strength, and remaining open questions.