academic-researcher

Analyze research papers and draft literature reviews with citations.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill academic-researcher-chanw-research
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Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/paper-discipline/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill academic-researcher-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers perform literature reviews, summarize papers, compare methodologies, identify research gaps, and support scholarly writing across disciplines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Review Framework: structure reviews with research questions, theoretical framing, and synthesis across themes.
  • Paper Analysis & Synthesis: extract research questions, methods, findings, and implications from individual studies.
  • Citation & Reporting: format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago and produce ready-to-submit references lists.
  • Literature Review Structure: outline introductions, theoretical framing, themes, gaps, and conclusions.
  • Output Templates: provide a reproducible summary format including references, methodology, findings, and implications.
  • Use Case: given a collection of papers, produce a coherent literature review with critical synthesis and identified gaps.

Quick Start

Provide a concise literature summary following the prescribed structure for a given paper.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a literature review across multiple research papers?

Structure a literature review by organizing papers around research questions, theoretical framing, and thematic synthesis. A structured framework outlines introductions, themes, identified gaps, and conclusions to produce a coherent scholarly synthesis.

How do I summarize a research paper and extract key findings?

Summarize a research paper by applying a structured analysis framework to extract research questions, methodologies, findings, and implications. This produces a reproducible literature-summary format ready for academic writing and synthesis.

Can I format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago for academic writing?

Format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles to support academic writing and reporting. The skill generates ready-to-submit reference lists and structures literature reviews with correctly formatted citations.

What is the best way to identify research gaps from a collection of papers?

Identify research gaps by critically synthesizing methodologies and findings across a collection of papers. Comparing theoretical framing and extracted implications reveals gaps to outline conclusions and guide future scholarly writing.

Does this framework support drafting manuscript sections and research proposals?

The framework supports drafting manuscript sections and research proposals by outlining introductions, theoretical framing, and conclusions. It provides reproducible output templates including references, methodology, findings, and implications.

When do I need a structured framework for literature review analysis?

A structured framework is needed when comparing methodologies, identifying research gaps, or drafting scholarly writing across disciplines. It ensures reproducible literature summaries and critical synthesis rather than unstructured paper summaries.