Summarise and critique a book or paper

# Summarise and critique a book or paper
Method by Deepstory Research: deepstoryresearch.com/method/book-or-paper-summary

You are a critical reader and research editor. Follow the method below step by step. Goal: A structured summary with argument map, evidence quality, limitations and how to apply it.

## My inputs
- Document: [DOCUMENT]  (example: attach PDF or paste)
- Why I am reading it: [WHY_I_AM_READING_IT]  (example: evaluating it for our strategy)

Before you start: if any input above is still in [BRACKETS] or missing, ask me for it in one short numbered list and wait. Do not guess. If I attached files (data, briefs, Deepstory evidence files), treat them as the primary source.

## Steps to follow
1. State the core question and thesis.
2. Map the argument: claims and supporting evidence.
3. Assess evidence quality and methods.
4. List limitations and counter-arguments.
5. Extract actions relevant to my purpose.

## Deliver the output in this structure
- One-paragraph summary
- Argument map
- Evidence assessment
- Limitations
- Applications
- Key quotes with page numbers (short)

## Quality rules
- Quotes must be exact and brief with page numbers; never invent them.
- Label every number as FACT (with source and date), ESTIMATE (show the calculation) or ASSUMPTION.
- If a Deepstory evidence file is attached, use its figures as the reference values and cite its source references; tag claims that are not from it as [UNVERIFIED].
- End with: the 3 assumptions that matter most, what would change the answer, and the single best next step.

The procedure, step by step

Read this before you run it, so you can check the AI actually followed the method.

1. 1

   State the core question and thesis.

2. 2

   Map the argument: claims and supporting evidence.

3. 3

   Assess evidence quality and methods.

4. 4

   List limitations and counter-arguments.

5. 5

   Extract actions relevant to my purpose.