R-02 — Scope and research plan
Purpose: Set boundaries, methods, owners and completion gates.

Question and exclusions:

Definitions:

Jurisdiction and date range:

Research tasks and owners:

Required primary sources:

Contrary-evidence plan:

Reviewers and due dates:

Publication status:

COMPLETION CHECKS
[ ] Use primary sources where available
[ ] Give exact page, paragraph, section or timestamp
[ ] Separate facts, allegations, opinions, law, inferences and open questions
[ ] Record material contrary evidence and unresolved gaps

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Blank template. Keep completed records in the approved channel. This template does not grant authority.