A useful backlog does not hide uncertainty; it records it in plain view and separates questions that need immediate research from those that can wait or remain noted as current limits. This page gives research-led guidance for deciding what deserves action now, what should stay queued, and what can be handled later.
Research Backlog Prioritization
Keep unanswered questions visible, decide what needs attention now, and move forward without losing track of open evidence.
See overviewResearch Backlog Prioritization
Impact
Research first when the answer could change a decision, shape the prompt, or alter the next step in a meaningful way.
Urgency
Move questions up when the choice is time-sensitive, blocking work, or likely to become costlier if left open.
Actionability
Prioritize unknowns that can be resolved with a focused comparison or a clear follow-up, and defer the rest into the backlog.
Track the next action, not just the gap
When evidence is incomplete, record what is missing, what would count as useful follow-up, and which question stays open for now. That keeps the workflow moving while making the remaining research path explicit instead of letting uncertainty disappear into notes.