academic-researcher

Analyzes academic papers and structures literature reviews with formatted citations.

Updated May 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill academic-researcher-oatse
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Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation/tree/main/.agents/skills/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill academic-researcher-oatse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Conducting literature reviews and analyzing academic papers requires consistent methodology evaluation, structured synthesis, and correct citation formatting, which is time-consuming to do manually. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Paper Analysis Framework: Systematically evaluates research questions, methodology, findings, implications, and limitations of scholarly papers. - Citation Formatting: Generates citations in APA (7th), MLA (9th), and Chicago (17th) styles for journal articles and books. - Literature Review Structuring: Provides templates for thematic synthesis, research gap identification, and academic writing standards. - Use Case: Ask for a summary of research on a topic like spaced repetition and receive a structured literature review with foundational studies, mechanisms, practical applications, limitations, and APA-formatted references. ## Quick Start Summarize the key findings, methodology, and limitations of the attached research paper with an APA citation.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-researcher

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

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How do I write a literature review for a research paper?

Structure a literature review with an introduction defining the research question, a theoretical framework, thematic sections synthesizing relevant studies, a research gaps section, and a conclusion. Each theme should note patterns, agreements, and disagreements across sources.

How do I analyze the methodology of an academic paper?

Evaluate the research design, sample or dataset, key variables, and whether the methods fit the research question. Also assess statistical significance, effect sizes, and methodological limitations before interpreting the findings.

What is the difference between APA, MLA, and Chicago citation formats?

APA uses author-date format common in social sciences, MLA uses author-page format for humanities, and Chicago offers notes-bibliography style with footnotes. Each has distinct rules for ordering author names, titles, and publication details.

Can this skill summarize a research paper I provide?

Yes, it produces a structured summary covering the citation, research question, methodology, key findings, significance, limitations, and future directions. It follows a consistent markdown template for every paper analyzed.

What are the limitations of AI-assisted literature reviews?

AI-generated summaries depend on the papers or knowledge provided and may miss very recent publications. Always verify citations against original sources, as fabricated or inaccurate references are a known risk in generated academic content.