academic-researcher

Summarize academic papers into structured literature review components with citations.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you quickly understand academic papers, extract their structure and findings, and transform that understanding into useful literature review and scholarly writing outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Paper analysis: Break down research questions, significance, methodology, key findings, implications, and limitations into a consistent framework.
  • Literature review structuring: Organize related studies by themes, synthesize patterns, and identify research gaps.
  • Citation support: Produce properly formatted citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago styles for academic writing workflows.
  • Writing quality guidance: Apply academic standards for language, argumentation, and structure to improve clarity and rigor.

Quick Start

Ask for a structured summary of the provided paper and include APA citations for every referenced claim.

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 from multiple academic papers?

To structure a literature review, this Skill organizes related studies by themes, synthesizes research patterns, and identifies research gaps to build a coherent, theme-based scholarly narrative.

What is the best way to extract research questions and methodology from a paper?

Extracting research questions and methodology is done by breaking down academic papers into a consistent framework that isolates significance, methods, key findings, implications, and limitations.

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

Yes, you can format citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago styles, as the Skill produces properly formatted citations and applies academic standards to improve writing clarity and rigor.

How do I identify research gaps during a literature review?

Identifying research gaps occurs when the Skill synthesizes patterns across related studies and structures them by theme, highlighting areas where current academic literature is insufficient.

Does this tool help with academic writing standards and argumentation?

Yes, it provides academic writing guidance by applying academic standards for language, argumentation, and structure to improve the clarity and rigor of your scholarly writing outputs.