| name | literature-synthesis |
| description | Synthesize literature, findings, or multiple sources into a coherent report. Use when task involves literature review, synthesizing research, or combining multiple inputs into themes and conclusions. |
Literature Synthesis
Guidelines for synthesizing literature, research findings, or multiple sources into a coherent report.
Synthesis Process
- Extract: From input artifacts (ReadArtifact), extract key points, findings, and themes.
- Group: Organize by theme, topic, or research question—not by source.
- Synthesize: Combine across sources. Note agreements, conflicts, and gaps.
- Structure: Present in logical flow (e.g. overview → themes → gaps → conclusions).
Output Structure
| Section | Content |
|---|
| Overview | Brief summary of scope and sources. |
| Key Themes | Thematic synthesis. Each theme: findings from multiple sources, synthesized. |
| Gaps | What is missing, inconsistent, or under-researched. |
| Conclusions | Synthesis conclusions; implications; recommendations. |
| References | List sources when attribution is available from inputs. |
Thematic vs Source-by-Source
- Thematic synthesis (preferred): Organize by theme. "Theme 1: Performance — Source A found X, Source B found Y, together suggesting Z."
- Source-by-source: Use when sources are few or when comparing specific studies. Less common for synthesis.
Conflict Resolution
When sources disagree:
- Present both views with attribution.
- Synthesize: "While A suggests X, B argues Y; the difference may stem from..."
- Do not suppress conflicts; they are part of the synthesis.
Citation Format
- Inline:
[Author, Year], [Source 1], or [Task N] when from artifacts. Use for every factual or quantitative claim.
- Quantitative claims (benchmarks, RPS, metrics): must include attribution—never state numbers without source.
- References section: Required at end. List all sources:
- From artifacts:
[Task N] artifact_name - brief description
- General knowledge:
[Official Docs] Framework - documentation or [Industry] benchmark description
- With URL:
[Source Name](url) - description
- Be consistent throughout the document.
Quality Checklist
