academic-researcher

Extracts research questions, methodologies, and findings from scholarly papers into structured summaries.

1|Updated Jan 24, 2026

Search Tags:#literature review #research methodology #academic writing #research gaps #paper analysis #citation formatting

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npx skills add https://github.com/tawf-labs/zkt-hackathon --skill academic-researcher-tawf-labs

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Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/tawf-labs/zkt-hackathon/tree/main/.claude/skills/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tawf-labs/zkt-hackathon --skill academic-researcher-tawf-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The academic-researcher skill helps users quickly understand and synthesize academic literature by extracting research questions, methods, findings, and limitations into structured summaries with properly formatted citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Literature review support: Organizes related work into themes and highlights patterns, debates, and gaps.
Paper analysis framework: Breaks down each study into research question, methodology, key findings, implications, limitations, and future directions.
Citation formatting: Produces reference entries in APA (7th), MLA (9th), and Chicago (17th) styles suitable for academic writing.

Quick Start

Ask the skill to analyze and summarize a research paper you provide, returning a structured summary with a formatted citation in your preferred style.

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?▼

Structure a literature review by organizing related work into themes, highlighting patterns, debates, and research gaps. This process extracts research questions, methodologies, and findings into structured summaries to synthesize scholarly literature effectively.

What is the best way to analyze a research paper's methodology and limitations?▼

Analyze a research paper by breaking down the study into its research question, methodology, key findings, implications, limitations, and future directions. This framework ensures a comprehensive critique of the scholarly literature and its research design.

Can I use this for drafting a research proposal and identifying research gaps?▼

Yes, you can draft a research proposal by leveraging structured summaries that highlight research gaps, limitations, and future directions. It organizes related work to help you identify unresolved debates and justify your proposed research methodology.

How do I generate a structured summary of a scholarly paper?▼

Generate a structured summary by providing the scholarly paper for analysis. The skill extracts the research questions, methods, findings, and limitations, returning guideline-based writing outputs with a formatted citation in your preferred style.

What are the limitations of automated paper analysis for academic writing?▼

Automated paper analysis provides structured extraction of methodologies and findings but relies on the provided text. It outputs guideline-based summaries covering research design and reference formatting, requiring human oversight for deep critique or complex theoretical synthesis.