SayPro Draft high-quality research documents in line with SayPro templates

SAYPRO RESEARCH DOCUMENTATION FRAMEWORK

🎯 Purpose:

Create polished, policy-relevant research outputs that support SayPro’s advocacy, programming, and stakeholder engagement.

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🧩 1. STANDARD DOCUMENT TYPES

Document Type	Use Case	Typical Length
Policy Brief	Inform advocacy or decision-making	2–4 pages
Research Report	Deep dive into issues, with data and case studies	15–25 pages
Baseline/Impact Assessment	Evidence of change or context	10–20 pages
Position Paper	SayPro’s viewpoint on a topical issue	4–8 pages
Working Paper	Experimental ideas, models, or early findings	10–15 pages

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🖼 2. SAYPRO TEMPLATE STRUCTURE (CORE SECTIONS)

All documents should follow this core structure (unless using a specific SayPro-provided template):

1. Cover Page
   • Title
   • SayPro branding
   • Date
   • Author/Office
2. Executive Summary
   • 150–200 words
   • Highlight key findings and recommendations
3. Introduction
   • Background
   • Problem statement
   • Objective of the research
4. Methodology
   • Tools used (e.g., surveys, interviews, AI-assisted analysis)
   • Sample size, sources, limitations
5. Findings/Analysis
   • Present in themes
   • Use charts, quotes, tables, maps
6. Recommendations
   • Policy and/or programmatic
   • Clear, actionable, and aligned with SayPro’s mission
7. Conclusion
   • Summary of implications
   • Next steps for SayPro
8. References
   • APA or SayPro preferred format
9. Annexes (if needed)
   • Survey tools
   • Data tables
   • Legal frameworks

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🧠 3. CONTENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Step	Activity
1. Scoping	Clarify topic, audience, output type
2. Research	Gather evidence, use GPT/AI for drafts
3. Drafting	Use SayPro structure; insert visuals and quotes
4. Review	Peer review, fact-check, edit
5. Finalization	Format using SayPro brand guide
6. Submission/Use	Upload to SayPro site or integrate into reports/proposals

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✍️ 4. WRITING TIPS FOR QUALITY

• Use simple, professional language (8th–10th grade reading level)
• Avoid jargon unless explained
• Use active voice: e.g., “SayPro trains youth,” not “Youth are trained by SayPro.”
• Always localize data (Southern Africa focus when possible)
• Include case studies or testimonials where relevant
• Use consistent formatting:
  • Font: Open Sans or Arial
  • Headings: Numbered or bolded consistently
  • Line spacing: 1.15 or 1.5

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🛠 5. TOOLS TO SUPPORT DRAFTING

Tool	Use
ChatGPT	Drafting and summarizing sections
Grammarly	Grammar and tone refinement
Canva or Flourish	Creating infographics or charts
Zotero or Mendeley	Citation management
Google Docs or Word	Collaborative drafting
SayPro Template Pack	(If provided) – follow house style, layout, and tone