academic-deep-research

Conduct multi-cycle research investigations with APA 7th citations and evidence hierarchy.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/sadiehertzig/clawdia-hertz-openclaw --skill academic-deep-research-sadiehertzig
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Skill: academic-deep-research
Source: https://github.com/sadiehertzig/clawdia-hertz-openclaw/tree/main/agents/clawdia/skills/academic-deep-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sadiehertzig/clawdia-hertz-openclaw --skill academic-deep-research-sadiehertzig

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a transparent, rigorous, and reproducible research methodology, moving beyond black-box AI summaries to deliver academically sound analyses.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Full Methodology Visibility: Every research step is documented and reproducible.
  • Academic Rigor: Employs APA citations, evidence hierarchy, and confidence levels.
  • User Control: Includes three explicit checkpoints for user approval.
  • Use Case: Conducting a literature review for a scientific paper, performing competitive intelligence with verified sources, or analyzing complex topics that require multi-source synthesis.

Quick Start

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Frequently Asked Questions about academic-deep-research

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I conduct a literature review with reproducible methodology and APA citations?

Literature reviews require transparent methodology and APA 7th citations. This Skill executes multi-cycle research investigations with evidence hierarchy, confidence levels, and explicit user checkpoints to ensure academic rigor.

What is the best way to synthesize complex topics from multiple sources?

Complex topic synthesis is best handled through mandated research cycles. This Skill utilizes native web tools to fetch and analyze multiple sources, documenting every step for full methodological visibility and reproducibility.

How does transparent methodology work for competitive intelligence research?

Transparent methodology for competitive intelligence works by documenting every research step and source. This Skill conducts exhaustive investigations with verified sources, applying evidence hierarchy and confidence levels to avoid black-box summaries.

Can I control the research process during multi-cycle investigations?

Yes, you can control multi-cycle investigations through three explicit user checkpoints. This Skill pauses for user approval at designated stages, ensuring the research direction aligns with your academic or analytical goals.

Does this research methodology tool support APA 7th edition citation formatting?

Yes, APA 7th citation formatting is fully supported. This Skill mandates academic rigor by structuring all sourced evidence, literature reviews, and topic syntheses according to APA 7th standards and explicit confidence levels.

When should I not use automated research tools for academic writing?

Avoid automated research tools when you need quick, unverified summaries rather than rigorous analysis. This Skill is built for exhaustive, multi-cycle investigations requiring methodological transparency, making it unsuitable for rapid black-box overviews.