# Adaptive Report Structure Patterns

This reference provides various structural patterns for research reports across different domains. Use these as inspiration to design an optimized structure for each specific research query.

## 1. Technology & Software Analysis
Best for: Comparing tools, evaluating new technologies, software architectural reviews.

- **Executive Summary** (Core value proposition, verdict)
- **Problem Statement & Use Cases** (What does this solve?)
- **Core Features & Architecture** (How it works under the hood)
- **Performance & Scalability** (Benchmark results, limitations)
- **Security & Compliance** (Security posture, data privacy)
- **Comparison with Alternatives** (Feature matrix vs. competitors)
- **Integration & Ecosystem** (API support, compatibility)
- **Conclusion & Roadmap** (Future outlook, recommendation)

## 2. Market & Competitor Research
Best for: Analyzing a market segment, competitive positioning, business strategy.

- **Market Overview** (Current landscape, trends, size)
- **Competitor Landscape** (Major players, market share)
- **Detailed Competitor Profiles** (SWOT analysis for each)
- **Product & Service Differentiation** (Unique selling points)
- **Pricing & Business Models** (Monetization strategies)
- **Customer Sentiment & Reviews** (Public perception, common complaints)
- **Strategic Opportunities & Risks** (Where to play, how to win)
- **Strategic Recommendations** (Actions to take)

## 3. Scientific & Academic Review
Best for: Literature reviews, research synthesis, summarizing scientific papers.

- **Abstract / Summary** (Key contribution)
- **Background & Context** (Existing literature, core problem)
- **Methodology & Data** (How the research was conducted)
- **Major Theories & Findings** (Synthesis of key discoveries)
- **Comparison of Different Schools of Thought** (Conflicting findings)
- **Critical Evaluation** (Strengths, weaknesses, gaps)
- **Future Research Directions** (Unanswered questions)
- **References** (Full bibliography)

## 4. Strategy & Policy Analysis
Best for: Evaluating policy options, strategic planning, impact assessment.

- **Strategic Objective** (Desired outcome)
- **Current State Analysis** (Internal & external factors)
- **Options Analysis** (Comparison of multiple strategies/policies)
- **Impact Assessment** (Expected costs, benefits, risks)
- **Implementation Feasibility** (Resource needs, timeline, barriers)
- **Stakeholder Analysis** (Who is affected and how)
- **Preferred Option / Recommendation** (The "Why")
- **Implementation Plan / Next Steps** (Execution roadmap)

## 5. Case Study / Deep Dive
Best for: Analyzing a specific event, company, or historical moment.

- **Context & Timeline** (Historical background, key milestones)
- **The Core Event / Entity** (Detailed description)
- **Key Actors & Decisions** (Who did what and why)
- **Impact & Consequences** (Short-term and long-term effects)
- **Lessons Learned** (Key takeaways for the future)
- **Legacy & Broader Context** (Significance in its field)

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### Designing Your Own Structure
When faced with a query that doesn't fit these patterns, ask:
1. **Who is the audience?** (Executives need summaries, engineers need details)
2. **What is the goal?** (Decision support, education, or exploration)
3. **What are the "burning questions"?** (Identify the top 3-5 sub-topics the user *really* needs to know)
4. **Logic flow**: Ensure the structure moves from high-level context to specific findings to conclusions.
