This document provides an introduction to Quickology, which is described as a new branch of study focused on investigating the behaviors and influences of William Paul Quick and those who support him ("quickists"). The summary aims to capture the high-level purpose and scope of Quickology based on the information presented:
(1) Quickology was founded on September 27, 2010 to systematically study the characteristics and linguistic aspects of "quickism" as embodied by Quick, including terms like "quickist," "quickie," and "quickspeak."
(2) Plans are outlined to develop Quickology into a formal area of research, including journals, courses, and a consortium to coordinate related work.
(3)