academic-slides

Generate structured academic slide deck outlines from research content.

425|44|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills --skill academic-slides
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Skill: academic-slides
Source: https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills/tree/main/skills/academic-slides
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills --skill academic-slides

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Creating compelling, structured academic slide decks and talks can be time-consuming and inconsistent. This skill provides a guided, repeatable workflow to convert research content into organized slides, narrative arcs, and delivery-ready structures.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Narrative-arc planning and outline creation to align your talk with a clear story.
  • Slide design guidance and layout patterns, with references to best practices and templates.
  • Integration with artifact sources (pipeline figures, story summaries, results) from other EvoSkills to populate slides.
  • QA-ready production: two output formats (.pptx and a PDF backup) and a delivery-ready Q&A prep.
  • Works for conference talks, thesis defenses, lab meetings, and team briefings.

Quick Start

Generate a complete slide deck outline and starter slides for your conference talk from your research content.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-slides

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate academic slides from research content for a conference talk?

To generate academic slides from research content, an outline-first workflow converts your study data into a structured narrative arc and presentation-ready slide layouts. This process yields a finished deck and a PDF backup tailored for conference talks.

What is the best way to structure a thesis defense presentation with a clear narrative arc?

Structuring a thesis defense presentation requires planning a narrative arc before slide design. The workflow enforces an outline-first approach, translating academic content into organized slide structures and delivery-ready layouts for defenses.

Can I integrate pipeline figures and story summaries into my slide deck?

You can integrate pipeline figures, story summaries, and results into your slide deck by connecting related artifacts. The system populates slides directly from these artifact sources to ensure your presentation matches your research outputs.

How do I prepare a PDF backup and Q&A guidance for a lab meeting presentation?

Preparing a PDF backup and Q&A guidance for a lab meeting involves a QA-ready production workflow. The process outputs both a .pptx deck and a PDF backup, while generating delivery-ready Q&A prep from your research narrative.

Does the slide generation workflow support both .pptx and PDF output formats?

The slide generation workflow supports both .pptx and PDF output formats. It produces a finished .pptx deck alongside a PDF backup, ensuring your academic presentation remains accessible across different viewing environments.

When should I use an outline-first workflow for academic slide design?

You should use an outline-first workflow for academic slide design when converting complex research into talks, thesis defenses, or lab meetings. It enforces narrative alignment and structured slide layouts before producing the final presentation.