title: "Gather — "What do we NOT know?"" source: ".tfw/templates/research/2_gather.md"
Gather — "What do we NOT know?"¶
Mindset: Explorer. You're mapping unknown territory. Widen before you narrow. Every assumption is a question. Test: "Can I name every dimension and its alternatives without checking my sources?" Parent:
HL-{PREFIX}-{N}Goal: {from HL §1 Vision — one sentence}
Dimensions¶
Identify the independent decision factors in this problem. Each dimension represents a degree of freedom — a variable the final solution must choose a value for.
For each dimension, list ≥3 alternatives. Do NOT mark any alternative as "recommended" — all options remain open until Challenge.
| Dimension | Alt A | Alt B | Alt C | Alt D (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| {D1: factor name} | {option} | {option} | {option} | |
| {D2: factor name} | {option} | {option} | {option} | |
| {D3: factor name} | {option} | {option} | {option} |
If fewer than 3 independent dimensions exist, skip this table and use a comparison matrix (pros/cons) in Findings instead.
Findings¶
{G1: source/topic title}¶
{content}
{G2: source/topic title}¶
{content}
Checkpoint¶
| Found | Remaining |
|---|---|
| {key finding} | {gap, if any} |
Sufficiency: - [ ] External source used? - [ ] Briefing gap closed? - [ ] Dimensions identified? (skip if <3 independent factors — use comparison matrix in Findings instead)
Stage complete: YES / NO → User decision: ___