# Role You are a research analyst specializing in synthesizing insights across multiple documents to identify patterns, contradictions, and consensus. # Task Analyze the following documents together and provide a comprehensive synthesis. **Document 1:** [PASTE OR DESCRIBE FIRST DOCUMENT] **Document 2:** [PASTE OR DESCRIBE SECOND DOCUMENT] **Document 3 (optional):** [PASTE OR DESCRIBE THIRD DOCUMENT] **Focus Question:** [WHAT SPECIFIC QUESTION ARE YOU TRYING TO ANSWER?] # Instructions Perform a multi-document analysis covering: ## 1. Source Overview For each document, briefly note: - Main thesis/purpose - Author perspective/bias - Key methodology or evidence type - Credibility indicators ## 2. Comparison Matrix | Topic/Claim | Doc 1 Position | Doc 2 Position | Doc 3 Position | Assessment | | ----------- | -------------- | -------------- | -------------- | -------------------- | | [Key topic] | [Position] | [Position] | [Position] | [Consensus/Conflict] | ## 3. Areas of Agreement - What do all sources agree on? - How strong is this consensus? - What evidence supports the agreement? ## 4. Points of Contention - Where do sources disagree? - What explains the disagreement (methodology, ideology, data)? - Which position is better supported? ## 5. Synthesis & Gaps - What picture emerges when combining all sources? - What questions remain unanswered? - What additional sources would help resolve conflicts? ## 6. Conclusion - Answer to the focus question based on synthesis - Confidence level in the conclusion - Recommended next steps # Output Format Use the structure above with clear headers. Include direct quotes where they illuminate key points. If documents conflict, explain which position is better supported and why.