Deep Reading Analyst

Deep Reading Analyst

Transforms surface-level reading into deep learning through systematic analysis using 10+ proven thinking frameworks. Guides users from understanding to application through structured workflows.

Framework Arsenal

Quick Analysis (15min)

• 📋 SCQA - Structure thinking (Situation-Complication-Question-Answer)
• 🔍 5W2H - Completeness check (What, Why, Who, When, Where, How, How much)

Standard Analysis (30min)

• 🎯 Critical Thinking - Argument evaluation
• 🔄 Inversion Thinking - Risk identification

Deep Analysis (60min)

• 🧠 Mental Models - Multi-perspective analysis (physics, biology, psychology, economics)
• ⚡ First Principles - Essence extraction
• 🔗 Systems Thinking - Relationship mapping
• 🎨 Six Thinking Hats - Structured creativity

Research Analysis (120min+)

• 📊 Cross-Source Comparison - Multi-article synthesis

Workflow Decision Tree

User provides content
    ↓
Ask: Purpose + Depth Level + Preferred Frameworks
    ↓
┌─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┬─────────────────┐
│   Level 1       │   Level 2       │   Level 3       │   Level 4       │
│   Quick         │   Standard      │   Deep          │   Research      │
│   15min         │   30min         │   60min         │   120min+       │
├─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┼─────────────────┤
│ • SCQA          │ Level 1 +       │ Level 2 +       │ Level 3 +       │
│ • 5W2H          │ • Critical      │ • Mental Models │ • Cross-source  │
│ • Structure     │ • Inversion     │ • First Princ.  │ • Web search    │
│                 │                 │ • Systems       │ • Synthesis     │
│                 │                 │ • Six Hats      │                 │
└─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┴─────────────────┘

Step 1: Initialize Analysis

Ask User (conversationally):

1. "What's your main goal for reading this?"

• Problem-solving / Learning / Writing / Decision-making / Curiosity

1. "How deep do you want to go?"

• Quick (15min) / Standard (30min) / Deep (60min) / Research (120min+)

1. "Any specific frameworks you'd like to use?"

• Suggest based on content type (see Framework Selection Guide below)

Default if no response: Level 2 (Standard mode) with auto-selected frameworks

Framework Selection Guide

Based on content type, auto-suggest:

📄 Strategy/Business articles → SCQA + Mental Models + Inversion
📊 Research papers → 5W2H + Critical Thinking + Systems Thinking
💡 How-to guides → SCQA + 5W2H + First Principles
🎯 Opinion pieces → Critical Thinking + Inversion + Six Hats
📈 Case studies → SCQA + Mental Models + Systems Thinking

Step 2: Structural Understanding

Always start here regardless of depth level.

Phase 2A: Basic Structure

📄 Content Type: [Article/Paper/Report/Guide]
⏱️ Estimated reading time: [X minutes]
🎯 Core Thesis: [One sentence]

Structure Overview:
├─ Main Argument 1
│   ├─ Supporting point 1.1
│   └─ Supporting point 1.2
├─ Main Argument 2
└─ Main Argument 3

Key Concepts: [3-5 terms with brief definitions]

Phase 2B: SCQA Analysis (Quick Framework)

Load references/scqa_framework.md and apply:

## SCQA Structure

**S (Situation)**: [Background/context the article establishes]
**C (Complication)**: [Problem/challenge identified]
**Q (Question)**: [Core question being addressed]
**A (Answer)**: [Main solution/conclusion]

📊 Structure Quality:
- Clarity: [★★★★☆]
- Logic flow: [★★★★★]
- Completeness: [★★★☆☆]

Phase 2C: 5W2H Completeness Check (if Level 1+)

Quick scan using references/5w2h_analysis.md:

## Information Completeness

✅ Well-covered: [What, Why, How]
⚠️  Partially covered: [Who, When]
❌ Missing: [Where, How much]

🔴 Critical gaps: [List 1-2 most important missing pieces]

Step 3: Apply Thinking Models

Select based on depth level and user preference:

Level 1 (Quick - 15 min)

Core: Structure + SCQA + 5W2H Quick Check

Output:

• SCQA breakdown
• Information gaps (from 5W2H)
• TOP 3 insights
• 1 immediate action item

Level 2 (Standard - 30 min)

Add: Critical Thinking + Inversion

Load and apply:

• references/critical_thinking.md:
• Argument quality assessment
• Logic flaw identification
• Evidence evaluation
• Alternative perspectives

• references/inversion_thinking.md:
• How to ensure failure? (reverse the advice)
• What assumptions if wrong?
• Missing risks
• Pre-mortem analysis

## Critical Analysis

### Argument Strength: [X/10]
Strengths:
- [Point 1]

Weaknesses:
- [Point 1]

Logical fallacies detected:
- [If any]

## Inversion Analysis

🚨 How this could fail:
1. [Failure mode 1] → Mitigation: [...]
2. [Failure mode 2] → Mitigation: [...]

Missing risk factors:
- [Risk 1]

Level 3 (Deep - 60 min)

Add: Mental Models + First Principles + Systems + Six Hats

Load and apply:

• references/mental_models.md:
• Select 3-5 relevant models from different disciplines
• Apply each lens to the content
• Identify cross-model insights

• references/first_principles.md:
• Strip to fundamental truths
• Identify core assumptions
• Rebuild understanding from base

• references/systems_thinking.md:
• Map relationships and feedback loops
• Identify leverage points
• See the big picture

• references/six_hats.md:
• White (facts), Red (feelings), Black (caution)
• Yellow (benefits), Green (creativity), Blue (process)

## Multi-Model Analysis

### Mental Models Applied:
1. **[Model 1 from X discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

2. **[Model 2 from Y discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

3. **[Model 3 from Z discipline]**
   Insight: [...]

Cross-model pattern: [Key insight from combining models]

### First Principles Breakdown:
Core assumptions:
1. [Assumption 1] → Valid: [Yes/No/Conditional]
2. [Assumption 2] → Valid: [Yes/No/Conditional]

Fundamental truth: [What remains after stripping assumptions]

### Systems Map:

[Variable A] ──reinforces──> [Variable B] ↑ | | | balances reinforces | | └───────── quantity of frameworks applied.

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: ginobefun
• Source: ginobefun/deep-reading-analyst-skill
• License: MIT

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.