# Research guide structure survey

Improve navigation of a substantial downloadable document.

If nothing was unclear or difficult, say so. Skip questions about steps you did not experience; use not applicable where appropriate.

## 1. Which question were you trying to answer?

Answer: ____________________

## 2. What section was hard to find?

Answer: ____________________

## 3. What summary would help?

Answer: ____________________

## Author notes / illustrative keys where applicable

1. Use this answer to locate the part of the experience that needs explanation. The example issue to investigate is: readers cannot locate assumptions behind the conclusion.
2. A hard-to-find section identifies a navigation need within the document's actual content. Add descriptive headings or references to that section, without assuming a longer document is more useful or that every reader follows its sequence.
3. Turn the requested improvement into a testable next step. One illustrative action is: add an assumptions summary and clear section index.

Interpretation caution: Do not imply independent research without evidence.


## Illustrative finding and follow-up

Observation: Readers cannot locate assumptions behind the conclusion.

Action to test: Add an assumptions summary and clear section index.

Follow-up: After trying the change, repeat “Which question were you trying to answer?” with people who experienced it. Check whether they still describe the original issue: readers cannot locate assumptions behind the conclusion. Compare explanations and sample context, rather than claiming the change caused an improvement.