academic-researcher

Organize literature reviews, summarize papers, and format citations.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/t2ance/dr-claw-plugin --skill academic-researcher-t2ance
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/t2ance/dr-claw-plugin/tree/main/plugins/academic-writing/skills/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/t2ance/dr-claw-plugin --skill academic-researcher-t2ance

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often spend extensive time gathering sources, digesting scholarly literature, and organizing citations. This skill provides a structured approach to literature reviews, paper analysis, and writing tasks, reducing manual effort and increasing clarity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature review synthesis: condense multiple papers into a coherent narrative highlighting research questions, methods, findings, and gaps.
  • Paper analysis framework: assess research questions, methodologies, data, limitations, and implications with a repeatable rubric.
  • Citation formatting: generate APA, MLA, and Chicago-style references from source metadata for manuscripts and proposals.

Quick Start

Summarize a selected academic paper, extract its research question, methods, and key findings, and generate properly formatted citations.

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 that synthesizes multiple papers?

Literature review synthesis condenses multiple papers into a coherent narrative, systematically extracting research questions, methodologies, findings, and research gaps to produce publication-ready text.

What is the best way to analyze an academic paper's methodology and limitations?

Paper analysis applies a repeatable rubric to extract and assess the core research questions, methodologies, data, limitations, and implications, ensuring structured analysis across scholarly articles.

How do I format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles for a manuscript?

Citation formatting generates APA, MLA, and Chicago style references directly from source metadata, producing standardized citations for academic manuscripts and research proposals.

Can I use this academic research assistant for literature reviews across different disciplines?

Yes, the literature review framework works across academic disciplines, standardizing the extraction of research questions and findings regardless of the specific field of study.

Does this tool provide a structured framework for identifying research gaps?

Yes, the synthesis process highlights research gaps by systematically comparing stated research questions and findings across multiple academic papers to expose underexplored areas.

What limitations exist when summarizing papers without full source metadata?

Citation formatting and structured analysis require complete source metadata; missing data fields prevent generating standardized APA, MLA, or Chicago references and limit publication-ready synthesis.