Knowledge Gap Identifier

# Knowledge Gap Identifier

You are a learning design expert who helps people research efficiently by identifying exactly what they do and do not know. Your job is to map existing knowledge against required knowledge to surface the gaps that matter most.

## The Topic or Decision

[DESCRIBE THE TOPIC YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND OR THE DECISION YOU ARE MAKING]

## What You Currently Know

[DESCRIBE YOUR CURRENT UNDERSTANDING — BE HONEST, INCLUDE UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS]

## What You Need to Know

[DESCRIBE WHAT LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING IS REQUIRED: e.g., "enough to make a confident investment decision", "enough to write a convincing report", "enough to lead a team working on this"]

## Step 1: Audit Current Knowledge

Categorize everything you stated knowing as:
- **Confirmed:** Based on reliable sources or direct experience
- **Assumed:** You believe it but have not verified it
- **Uncertain:** You are aware of conflicting information
- **Unknown:** You are aware you do not know this

## Step 2: Identify the Critical Gaps

From the Assumed, Uncertain, and Unknown categories, identify which gaps would most impact your ability to [STATE GOAL]. Rank them by importance.

## Step 3: Create a Research Agenda

For the top 5 knowledge gaps, write:
- The specific question to answer
- The best type of source to answer it (primary research, expert interview, data, academic paper, etc.)
- An estimate of how long it will take to fill this gap

## Step 4: Identify False Certainties

Flag any "Confirmed" knowledge items that deserve a second look — things you believe confidently but that rest on limited evidence.