CritiqueQuest Documentation

Every case, a new discovery

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for CritiqueQuest, the AI-powered case study generator designed specifically for educational environments.

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What is CritiqueQuest?

CritiqueQuest is a desktop application that empowers educators and students to create high-quality, AI-generated case studies for educational purposes. Whether you’re a lecturer developing engaging scenarios or a student practicing critical thinking skills, CritiqueQuest transforms learning concepts into compelling case studies in minutes.

✨ Key Features

• 🤖 Multi-Provider AI Support - OpenAI GPT-4, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and local Ollama models
• 🔒 Privacy-First Option - Run AI models locally with Ollama for complete data privacy
• 📚 Comprehensive Framework - 6 categories, 22 disciplines, 200+ frameworks and theories
• 🎮 Interactive Practice Mode - Self-assessment with timers, note-taking, and progress tracking
• 📄 Multiple Export Formats - PDF, Word, HTML, and plain text
• 🎨 Modern Interface - Material-UI components with dark/light themes
• 💾 Offline-First - Works without internet when using local AI models

🏛️ Educational Framework

CritiqueQuest features a comprehensive two-level framework structure:

Categories → Disciplines → Concepts

• Business & Management: Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Finance, Strategy & Leadership, etc.
• Technology & Engineering: Software Development, Data Science, Engineering Management
• Health & Life Sciences: Healthcare Management, Clinical Frameworks, Public Health
• Education & Social Sciences: Learning Theories, Psychology, Educational Management
• Applied Sciences: Environmental Science, Food Science & Business
• Specialized Areas: Tourism & Hospitality, Technology Transfer

Getting Started

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+)
• Memory: 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 500MB free space for application, additional space for case studies
• Internet: Required for cloud AI providers, optional for local AI

Installation Options

1. Quick Start - Get running in 10 minutes
2. Detailed Setup - Comprehensive installation guide
3. Development Setup - For contributors and developers

Choose Your AI Approach

Documentation Sections

📖 User Guides

• Students - Practice mode, progress tracking, study strategies
• Educators - Course integration, content creation, assessment tools
• Administrators - Deployment, security, maintenance

🔧 Technical Documentation

• Architecture - System design and components
• API Reference - Internal API documentation
• Development - Contributing to CritiqueQuest

🤖 AI Configuration

• Cloud Providers - OpenAI, Google, Anthropic setup
• Local AI Setup - Ollama installation and configuration
• Model Comparison - Choosing the right AI model

🎯 Features & Workflows

• Generation Engine - Creating quality case studies
• Practice System - Interactive learning features
• Library Management - Organizing content
• Best Practices - Effective usage patterns

Support & Community

• 📝 GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
• 💬 GitHub Discussions - Community support and ideas
• 📚 FAQ - Common questions and answers
• 🆘 Troubleshooting - Solve common issues

Open Source

CritiqueQuest is built on a foundation of excellent open source software. We’re grateful to the many projects and contributors that make this application possible.

• View Full Acknowledgments - Complete list of dependencies and licenses
• Contributing Guide - How to contribute to CritiqueQuest
• License - MIT License

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