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

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:

1. Metadata (always loaded): Name + description (~100 words)
2. SKILL.md (loaded when triggered): Usage guide (~150 lines)
3. 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.