academic-pptx

Generate academic slide decks with action titles and citations.

203|27|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill academic-pptx-franklee16
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: academic-pptx
Source: https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills/tree/main/presentations/academic-pptx-skill-main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/franklee16/academic-research-skills --skill academic-pptx-franklee16

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill fixes weak, design-forward presentation decks by enforcing academic, communication-first standards so your slides tell a rigorous, evidence-backed story with clear argument flow and proper citation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Action-title slide logic (ghost deck test): Forces every slide title to be a complete “takeaway sentence” so titles alone communicate the full argument.
  • Academic deck architecture: Implements a structured narrative (e.g., Situation → Complication → Resolution), with dedicated slides for research question, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions.
  • Exhibit and annotation discipline: Ensures one exhibit per results slide and highlights the key finding directly on the figure/table.
  • Citation standards: Requires in-slide citations for borrowed figures/data and a comprehensive References slide at the end.
  • Academic-specific QA checklist: Adds guardrails like readable typography, results annotation, and ensuring the Conclusions slide remains last for Q&A.

Quick Start

Upload the repository zip that contains the academic-pptx skill, then ask Claude to create conference slides for your paper and it will generate an academic, citation-compliant slide narrative following the rules.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-pptx

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create academic presentations with proper citation standards?

To create academic presentations with proper citation standards, you need a structured deck that enforces in-slide citations for borrowed data and a final References slide. This approach ensures your research talks maintain evidence-backed argument flow and rigorous citation compliance.

What is action-title slide logic for research presentations?

Action-title slide logic for research presentations forces every slide title to be a complete takeaway sentence. This ghost deck test ensures titles alone communicate the full argument, making your academic deck architecture structurally sound without needing slide body text.

How do I structure a slide deck for a thesis defense or conference talk?

To structure a slide deck for a thesis defense or conference talk, apply a Situation-Complication-Resolution narrative with dedicated slides for research question, methods, results, discussion, and conclusions. This academic architecture ensures a rigorous, evidence-backed story flow.

Can I use this approach for grant briefings and policy presentations?

Yes, you can use this academic presentation approach for grant briefings, lab meetings, and policy presentations. The action-title logic, exhibit discipline, and citation standards apply to any context where the audience evaluates reasoning and evidence.

How do I annotate results exhibits in academic slide writing?

To annotate results exhibits in academic slide writing, enforce one exhibit per results slide and highlight the key finding directly on the figure or table. This exhibit discipline ensures your data visualization communicates the core takeaway without overwhelming the audience.

What are the limitations of using automated academic slide generation?

Automated academic slide generation enforces strict guardrails like readable typography and ensuring the Conclusions slide remains last for Q&A. However, it coordinates PPTX generation via a dedicated PPTX skill, meaning you must upload the skill repository zip before generating citation-compliant slides.