Task Overview

What: Research topics and gather information for content creation

When: As needed for content calendar

Who: Research Assistant/Content EA

Time Required: 2-4 hours per research request

Prerequisites

• [ ] Access to research databases
• [ ] Fact-checking guidelines
• [ ] Citation format requirements
• [ ] Content strategy document

Step-by-Step Process

1. Research planning
   • Define research questions and scope
   • Identify target audience for content
   • Create list of reliable sources
   • Set research timeline and deliverables
2. Information gathering
   • Search academic and industry databases
   • Interview subject matter experts
   • Analyze competitor content
   • Collect relevant statistics and data
3. Content synthesis
   • Organize findings by theme/topic
   • Create detailed research summary
   • Identify content angles and hooks
   • Suggest visual elements (charts, infographics)
4. Documentation and handoff
   • Compile all sources with proper citations
   • Create research brief for content creator
   • Store research files in organized folders
   • Update content calendar with insights

Quality Standards

• [ ] All sources are credible and recent
• [ ] Facts are cross-referenced and verified
• [ ] Research supports content strategy
• [ ] Clear, actionable insights provided