Research report format guide
A working reference for supported report components. All numbers, diagrams and timelines on this page are illustrative, not research findings. Download this guide to inspect the same figures in PDF or Word.
A readable research document
Use clear conclusions, explicit uncertainty, superseded assumptions, and concise supporting paragraphs. Tables compare evidence; charts explain actual data. Visuals should earn their place rather than decorate a report.
| Component | Best used for | Export behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Tables and lists | Comparisons, steps, evidence registers | Native editable Word content |
| Charts and diagrams | Trends, relationships, workflows | Rendered figures, not source code |
| Formulas | Methods and quantitative assumptions | Rendered mathematics |
A concise contextual note that does not interrupt the main argument.
Clearly distinguish illustrative data from real observations.
- Define the question
- Preserve source links
- Validate conclusions against new evidence
Data charts
Diagrams and relationships
Timelines and key metrics
Formulas and quantitative methods
For a simple model, the inline relationship makes the assumptions explicit.
Code and reproducible analysis
def growth_rate(initial, final, years):
if initial <= 0 or years <= 0:
raise ValueError("Use positive inputs")
return (final / initial) ** (1 / years) - 1
Boundaries
The supported syntax is documented in the agent instructions. Arbitrary HTML, remote images, executable scripts and unsupported diagram types are not executed. Invalid figures show a visible rendering notice and retain the original source. Charts require supplied numeric data; they must never fabricate observations.