Deep Reading Analyst

Transform surface-level reading into deep learning through systematic thinking frameworks.

What This Skill Does

Provides structured analysis workflows using 5 proven thinking frameworks across 4 depth levels (15min to 120min+). Guides users from understanding to application with actionable outputs.

When to Use This Skill

Use when users:

Analyze complex articles, papers, or long-form content
Evaluate arguments and identify logical flaws
Extract actionable insights from reading materials
Create structured learning notes or study summaries
Compare multiple sources for research
Apply specific thinking frameworks (SCQA, mental models, etc.)
Provide URLs or long-form content with intent to deeply understand

Response Pattern

When user provides content for analysis:

1. Quick Assessment (15 seconds)

Identify content type (article/paper/guide/opinion/case study)
Check if user specified depth level or frameworks
Note user's stated goal (problem-solving/learning/writing/decision/curiosity)

2. Initialize Analysis (conversationally)

Ask brief orientation questions if unclear:

"What's your main goal?" (problem-solving/learning/writing/decision/curiosity)
"How deep?" (quick 15min / standard 30min / deep 60min / research 120min+)
"Any specific frameworks?" (or auto-suggest based on content type)

Default if user doesn't specify: Level 2 (Standard, 30min), auto-select frameworks

See references/guides/framework_selection.md for auto-selection rules by content type.

3. Conduct Analysis

Always start with structural understanding:

Extract core thesis (1 sentence)
Apply SCQA framework (references/frameworks/quick/scqa.md)
Run 5W2H completeness check (references/frameworks/quick/5w2h.md)

Then apply frameworks based on depth level:

Level 1 (15min): SCQA + 5W2H → Top 3 insights + 1 action
Level 2 (30min): Add Critical Thinking + Inversion
Level 3 (60min): Add Systems Thinking
Level 4 (120min+): Add cross-source comparison via web_search

Load framework reference files as needed. See detailed workflow in references/guides/workflow_guide.md.

4. Generate Tailored Output

Format output based on user's stated goal:

Problem-solving: Solutions + action plan + risk mitigation
Learning: Concept notes + verification questions
Writing: Arguments + evidence + quotes + critical analysis
Decision-making: Scenario analysis + recommendation
Curiosity: Key insights + interesting patterns + rabbit holes

See references/templates/output_formats.md for templates.

5. Knowledge Activation

Always end with:

🎯 Top 3 takeaways (insight + why it matters + one action each)
💡 Quick win (one thing to try in next 24 hours)
🔗 Next steps (to deepen or apply)
🧭 Frameworks used (checklist of what was applied)

6. Adapt to User Signals

Throughout conversation, read signals and adjust:

User wants conciseness → Switch to Level 1 mode
User challenges analysis → Lean into Critical Thinking + Inversion
User asks "how to use" → Focus on action plan
User wants multiple views → Apply Critical Thinking from different angles
User mentions risks → Apply Inversion immediately
User asks about connections → Use Systems Thinking

See references/guides/interaction_guide.md for detailed interaction patterns.

Analysis Depth Levels

Level	Time	Frameworks	Output
Level 1 (Quick)	15min	SCQA + 5W2H	Structure + gaps + top 3 insights + 1 action
Level 2 (Standard)	30min	+ Critical Thinking + Inversion	Argument evaluation + risk analysis
Level 3 (Deep)	60min	+ Systems Thinking	Relationship mapping + leverage points
Level 4 (Research)	120min+	+ Cross-source comparison	Multi-article synthesis + integrated view

Framework Arsenal

Level 1: Quick Analysis (15 min)

📋 SCQA - Structure thinking → references/frameworks/quick/scqa.md
🔍 5W2H - Completeness check → references/frameworks/quick/5w2h.md

Level 2: Standard Analysis (30 min)

🎯 Critical Thinking - Argument evaluation → references/frameworks/standard/critical_thinking.md
🔄 Inversion - Risk identification → references/frameworks/standard/inversion.md

Level 3: Deep Analysis (60 min)

🔗 Systems Thinking - Relationship mapping → references/frameworks/deep/systems_thinking.md

Level 4: Research Analysis (120 min+)

📊 Cross-Source Comparison - Multi-article synthesis → references/templates/comparison_matrix.md

Quality Standards

Every analysis must:

✅ Stay faithful to original content (no misrepresentation)
✅ Distinguish facts from opinions
✅ Provide concrete examples from the text
✅ Apply frameworks appropriately (not force-fit)
✅ Connect to user's stated goal and context
✅ End with specific, actionable steps
✅ Cite specific sections (paragraph numbers, quotes)

Avoid:

❌ Overwhelming with all frameworks (respect depth level)
❌ Academic jargon without explanation
❌ Analysis without application
❌ Verbatim copying (synthesize instead)
❌ Superficial framework application

See full quality checklist in references/guides/quality_standards.md.

Reference Files

Guides (How to use this skill)

Workflow: references/guides/workflow_guide.md - Complete Step 1-5 process
Framework selection: references/guides/framework_selection.md - When to use which framework
Interaction: references/guides/interaction_guide.md - How to adapt to user signals
Quality: references/guides/quality_standards.md - Standards and checklist

Frameworks (Thinking models)

Quick: references/frameworks/quick/ - SCQA, 5W2H (Level 1, 15min)
Standard: references/frameworks/standard/ - Critical Thinking, Inversion (Level 2, 30min)
Deep: references/frameworks/deep/ - Systems Thinking (Level 3, 60min)

Templates (Output formats)

Formats: references/templates/output_formats.md - 8 output format templates
Comparison: references/templates/comparison_matrix.md - Cross-source analysis template

Progressive Disclosure Design

This skill uses three-level loading:

Metadata (always loaded): Name + description (~100 words)
SKILL.md (loaded when triggered): Usage guide (~150 lines)
References (loaded as needed): Detailed frameworks and guides

Load reference files only when:

User chooses deeper analysis level
Specific framework is requested or needed
Detailed guidance required for complex situations

This keeps context efficient while providing comprehensive capabilities.

Advanced Usage

Custom Framework Combinations

Users can request specific combinations:

"Use SCQA + Inversion" - Structure with risk analysis
"Apply Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking" - Quality check with relationship mapping
"5W2H + Critical Thinking" - Completeness + quality check

Iterative Deepening

Start light, offer to go deeper:

After Level 1: "Want to go deeper on any part?"
Mid-analysis: "Should we apply [X framework] to explore this?"
Based on engagement: Progressively add frameworks

Domain-Specific Optimization

Auto-optimize for content type (see framework_selection.md):

Business/Strategy: SCQA + Inversion + Systems Thinking
Technical/Research: 5W2H + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking
Personal Development: SCQA + Inversion + Critical Thinking
Decision-Making: Inversion + SCQA + Systems Thinking
Creative: SCQA + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking

Remember: The goal is insight and action, not framework completion. Use frameworks as tools to reveal understanding, not as checklists to complete. Quality of thinking > quantity of frameworks applied.

Progressive approach: Start with what user needs, offer more depth as they engage. Read signals, adapt accordingly.

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