Research Project Documentation¶

A structured, science-centered template to plan, document, and evolve a research project across its full lifecycle.

About This Template¶

This documentation site is built using the PhD Research Template structure. It provides a comprehensive framework for documenting research projects from hypothesis generation through results interpretation.

Research Design - Conceptual framing and scientific rationale
Methods - Data sources, assumptions, and analytical decisions
Results - Interpretations and findings
Tracking - Project evolution and timelines
Collaboration - Team roles and sustainability
Glossary - Key terms and definitions

Getting Started¶

Customize Configuration: Update mkdocs.yml with your project details
Fill Core Documents: Start with the documents in each section
Update Regularly: Keep documentation current as your research evolves
Share: Use this site to share your work with collaborators and advisors

Template Features¶

Structured Documentation: Organized sections for different aspects of your research
Version Control: Track changes and decisions over time
Searchable: Find information quickly across all documents
Collaboration Ready: Easy to share with advisors and collaborators
Reproducible: Clear documentation of methods and decisions

Customization Guide¶

For New Projects¶

Update the site metadata in mkdocs.yml:

site_name: Your Project Name
site_author: Your Name
repo_name: your-repo-name
repo_url: https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo-name

Modify the navigation structure to match your project's needs
Add or remove sections based on your research requirements

For Different Research Types¶

Computational Research: Add sections for code documentation, algorithms, and computational methods
Experimental Research: Add sections for protocols, equipment, and experimental procedures
Clinical Research: Add sections for patient data, clinical protocols, and regulatory compliance

Template Structure¶

This template follows a systematic approach to research documentation:

Research Design: Conceptual framework and scientific rationale
Methods: Data sources, analytical approaches, and technical decisions
Results: Findings, interpretations, and communication strategies
Tracking: Project management, timelines, and decision logs
Collaboration: Team structure, roles, and sustainability planning

Contributing¶

This template is designed to be easily adaptable. Feel free to:

Add new sections relevant to your research
Modify the navigation structure
Customize the styling and theme
Share improvements with the community

License¶

This template is provided under the MIT License. Use freely with attribution.