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Structure and visualize a complex investigation — mapping connections, timelines, entities, and evidence for clarity.
The Prompt
# Investigation Visualization Structure Help me structure and visualize a complex investigation into [INVESTIGATION_TOPIC — e.g., a financial fraud case, a supply chain issue, a cybersecurity incident, a journalistic investigation, a compliance breach]. ## Investigation Context - **Type:** [TYPE — e.g., internal corporate, journalistic, legal, regulatory, security] - **Key question being investigated:** [CENTRAL_QUESTION] - **Time period:** [TIME_PERIOD] - **Entities involved:** [ENTITIES — e.g., individuals, companies, accounts, systems] ## Visualization Structures Needed ### 1. Entity Relationship Map (Text-Based) Create a structured list showing how all entities are connected: ``` [ENTITY_A] → [RELATIONSHIP] → [ENTITY_B] [ENTITY_B] → [RELATIONSHIP] → [ENTITY_C] ``` Use the entities and relationships I describe: [DESCRIBE_KNOWN_CONNECTIONS] ### 2. Timeline of Events Chronological table of known events: | Date | Event | Entity Involved | Evidence/Source | Significance | |---|---|---|---|---| ### 3. Evidence Matrix | Evidence Item | Type | Source | Corroborated? | Implication | |---|---|---|---|---| ### 4. Hypothesis Map For each leading hypothesis: - **Hypothesis:** [WHAT_MIGHT_HAVE_HAPPENED] - **Supporting evidence:** [LIST] - **Contradicting evidence:** [LIST] - **Confidence level:** Low / Medium / High - **Next step to prove/disprove:** [ACTION] ### 5. Gap Analysis What critical information is still missing? What questions remain unanswered? ### 6. Markmap / Mind Map Prompt Generate a markmap-compatible markdown structure for the full investigation. Write in a neutral, analytical tone. Do not draw conclusions beyond what the evidence supports.
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[INVESTIGATION_TOPIC — e.g., a financial fraud case, a supply chain issue, a cybersecurity incident, a journalistic investigation, a compliance breach]
[TYPE — e.g., internal corporate, journalistic, legal, regulatory, security]
[CENTRAL_QUESTION]
[TIME_PERIOD]
[ENTITIES — e.g., individuals, companies, accounts, systems]
[ENTITY_A]
[RELATIONSHIP]
[ENTITY_B]
[ENTITY_C]
[DESCRIBE_KNOWN_CONNECTIONS]
[WHAT_MIGHT_HAVE_HAPPENED]
[LIST]
[ACTION]
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