Research Files
DidjaKnow Research Files are calm, evidence-based companion documents that expand on each episode’s investigation. They are designed for viewers who want the sources, context, and reasoning behind the story — without speculation, exaggeration, or filler. Each file follows the same standards used in the episodes — prioritising credible sources, clear reasoning, and transparency over conclusions.
Research File Formats
Research File v1.0
Standard Edition
Ideal for readers who want a clear, structured companion to the episode.
RECOMMENDED
EXPANDED EVIDENCE PACK V1.1
COMPLETE EDITION
Best for readers who want the complete investigation, sources, and context.
How to Access & Purchase Research Files
Research Files are paid digital download products, delivered as downloadable files after purchase.
Each documentary investigation acts as the main discovery point for its associated materials, including Research Files, Audio, and eBooks.
Choose how you’d like to explore:
Standards & Methodology
Each Research File is developed using an evidence-based approach, grounded in documented sources, historical records, and verifiable data. Every investigation is structured to present both established scientific understanding and alternative interpretations, allowing the reader to examine the full scope of available evidence.
Rather than promoting a single conclusion, the objective is to provide transparency — outlining what is known, what is debated, and where uncertainty remains.
- Source-Based Analysis — Built from documented research, historical accounts, and available data
- Balanced Perspective — Mainstream explanations and alternative viewpoints are presented side by side
- Clear Distinction — Fact, interpretation, and speculation are explicitly separated
- Independent Review — Each topic is examined without assumption, allowing evidence to lead the narrative
Why DidjaKnow Research Files Exist
Many documentary investigations present conclusions without fully exposing the underlying research that supports them. Sources are referenced, but rarely examined in a way that allows the audience to follow the reasoning step by step.
DidjaKnow Research Files exist to address that gap — providing a structured record of the documents, evidence, and analysis behind each investigation. By separating established evidence from interpretation, these files allow readers to engage directly with the material and form their own conclusions based on the information presented.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are DidjaKnow Research Files?
DidjaKnow Research Files are structured documentary companion documents that present the sources, context, and evidence behind each investigation featured in the DidjaKnow episodes.
Are Research Files the same as the documentary episodes?
No. Episodes present the investigation through video or audio storytelling, while Research Files document the sources, references, and evidence that informed the investigation.
How are DidjaKnow Research Files used?
Research Files allow readers to explore the evidence behind each investigation in a structured written format, providing a permanent reference for the research discussed in DidjaKnow documentary episodes.
