Intermediate
A research brief is your documented plan for conducting user research activities. It outlines the objectives and goals of your research project, helping to ensure alignment with different stakeholders.
By creating a research brief document, you have a reference point for the project, ensuring that anyone involved understands its scope and purpose.
The research brief
The brief includes information on the target audience, the specific research questions, or topics to be addressed, and the methods to be used. It also specifies the timeline, expected deliverables, and potential risks or constraints, providing a clear roadmap for the project.
It’s a great starting point for driving efficient and effective user research
Instructions
Our research brief template, with its helpful hints, will guide you through creating your own document. Keep your stakeholders involved throughout, and ensure they agree with its content before the project begins.
The key elements to consider as you complete the template are:
- Defining the problem statement
- Identifying your stakeholders (and getting their buy-in!)
- Defining your research’s scope and the project objectives
- Choosing the right research method
- Deciding how you’ll recruit participants
- Outlining the timeline and key limestones
- Proposing how you’ll present your findings
- Assessing potential risks to the project
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