Start with one question

A single research question gives the rest of the workflow a clear boundary.

  • Write the question in one sentence before you open the first tool.
  • Create one session for that question and keep all source captures inside it.
  • Treat every tool as a source, not as a separate project.

Compare, do not just collect

The point of multi-tool research is contrast, not volume.

  • Use one tool to generate an initial draft and another to challenge it.
  • Keep track of where tools agree and where they diverge.
  • Summarise the disagreement before you move on to the next step.

Close the loop

When you finish, export the result into something you can reuse.

  • Turn the session into a prompt, brief, or exportable note.
  • Keep tags consistent so future sessions can reuse the same structure.
  • Use archived sessions as a searchable history of how you reached decisions.