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Format development, decks & pilots · Working

Research bible

Also called: research dossier

ELI5

An organised repository of verified facts, sources, chronology, contacts, themes and unresolved questions.

Used in conversation

“Let’s check the research bible before we circulate the project.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.