academic-researcher

Synthesize literature into structured summaries, critiques, and citation-ready references.

Updated Mar 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Phife726/ds_agent --skill academic-researcher-phife726
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/Phife726/ds_agent/tree/main/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Phife726/ds_agent --skill academic-researcher-phife726

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Academic researchers spend significant time on literature reviews, paper analysis, and scholarly writing. This skill provides a structured approach to synthesizing studies, evaluating methodologies, and organizing citations to accelerate rigorous research workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature reviews: synthesize multiple papers and identify themes and gaps.
  • Paper analysis: extract research questions, methods, results, and limitations.
  • Citation formatting: generate references in APA, MLA, Chicago.
  • Scholarly writing support: outline arguments and present evidence clearly.
  • Proposal drafting: structure research proposals and identify gaps for future work.

Quick Start

Provide a concise literature summary and critique of a given paper, and format citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-researcher

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I synthesize multiple papers for a literature review?

To synthesize multiple papers for a literature review, provide the documents to extract research questions, methods, and results. The skill identifies themes, evaluates methodologies, and organizes citations to accelerate research workflows.

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

You can format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago for scholarly writing. The skill generates citation-ready references and structures arguments to present evidence clearly across academic disciplines.

What is the best way to extract limitations and future directions from a paper?

Extracting limitations and future directions from a paper is best done through structured paper analysis. The skill critiques methodologies, presents clear limitations, and identifies gaps for future work to support proposal drafting.

How do I structure a research proposal and identify gaps?

To structure a research proposal and identify gaps, outline arguments and synthesize literature to find missing themes. The skill structures proposals and highlights future directions across disciplines.

Does this approach work for evaluating methodologies across different academic disciplines?

This approach works for evaluating methodologies across different academic disciplines. It assists researchers by synthesizing studies, evaluating methods, and organizing findings regardless of the specific field of study.