Discovery Dossier Survey
Discovery Dossier
PERSONAL SIGNAL PROFILE // REF: 07-BRIGHT
Name: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Most surveys are boring. This is about data. We're looking for the "signals"—themes, vibes, and ideas—that actually grab your attention so we can find content that doesn't feel like a chore.
01. Media DNA
Top 3 Shows/Movies
Top 3 Games (Video/Card/Board)
The "Rabbit Hole" Factor
What topic could you spend hours researching on YouTube? (e.g., true crime, tech, lore)
02. Habit Diagnostic
How long before you get bored reading?
5 min 20 min 1 hour+
Which format feels "least bad"?
Graphic Audio Digital
The "Quit" Trigger
What's the #1 thing that makes you want to close a book immediately?
03. The Vibe Grid
Check any boxes that sound interesting:
Complex Mystery
Sarcastic Humor
Dystopian Future
Survival Situations
Villains / Anti-Heroes
How Things Work
Unsolved Crimes
High-Stakes Heists
Psychological Thriller
The Deep Dive
INTERVIEW SCRIPT // LEVEL 2 DIAGNOSTIC
Teacher Note: Use these as jump-off points. Find out what makes the student's brain "click."
1. The "Anti-Library" Question
"If you had to write a book that was the EXACT OPPOSITE of every boring book you've read, what would happen in the first chapter?"
2. The Aesthetic Question
"If you could live in any fictional world for one week, which one would it be? What's the coolest thing about it?"
3. The Character IQ Question
"Do you like characters who are smarter than everyone else, or regular people dealing with insane situations?"
4. The "Deal-Breaker" Question
"What's a trope or cliché in stories that you find absolutely annoying or cringey?"
Final Analysis Notes
Dossier Completed
Discovery Dossier Teacher Guide
KEY
Dossier Decoding Guide
FOR TEACHER/LIBRARIAN USE ONLY // REF: 07-BRIGHT-DECODE
Bright students who dislike reading are often bored, not incapable. They crave complexity. Use this guide to translate "Discovery Dossier" results into book archetypes.
"Rabbit Holes"
Look for Information-Dense Fiction.
- Try: Mary Roach (Gulp) or books with footnotes.
"Complex Mysteries"
Look for Unreliable Narrators.
- Try: One of Us Is Lying or A Good Girl's Guide.
"Systems Thinking"
Look for Hard Sci-Fi.
- Try: The Martian (Andy Weir) or Scythe.
"No Clichés"
Look for Subversive Formats.
- Try: Illuminae (told via data files).
THE PITCH STRATEGY
Instead of "Easy Read":
"The author assumes you're smart enough to keep up. It doesn't hold your hand."
Instead of "Good Story":
"This book is actually pretty disturbing/weird. It's not for everyone."
Starter Recommendation Matrix
| The Interest | The Book | Reasoning |
|---|
| Dystopia | Scythe | Philosophical, no easy morality. High concept. |
| Logic | Westing Game | Complex classic logic puzzle that requires attention. |
| Snark | Murderbot | Fast-paced, cynical, and highly intelligent narrator. |
| History | Book Thief | Narrated by Death; complex structure and vocabulary. |
| Science | Gulp | Sophisticated humor mixed with rigorous research. |
| Format | Illuminae | Told through data files, emails, and chat logs. |
