---
title: '{research_type} research: {research_topic}'
type: '{research_type}'
topic: '{research_topic}'
decision: '{decision}'
source: '{source}'
status: draft
preset: '{preset}'
validation: '{validation}'
created: '{date}'
updated: '{date}'
---

# {research_type} research: {research_topic}

**Decision this research serves:** {decision}

_Sections are appended per the approved research plan; the executive summary is written last and placed here, first._