academic-writing

Edit academic manuscripts for software engineering and ML conferences.

15|Updated Oct 17, 2018
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/phamquiluan/dotfiles --skill academic-writing-phamquiluan
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Skill: academic-writing
Source: https://github.com/phamquiluan/dotfiles/tree/main/skills/academic-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/phamquiluan/dotfiles --skill academic-writing-phamquiluan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers write and edit academic content, guiding style, structure, and peer-review readiness while preserving the author's voice.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conservative editing philosophy: change only what is genuinely problematic, preserving author intent and voice.
  • Structured guidance: provides abstract, introduction, claims, hedging, and transition guidance to improve clarity and rigor.
  • Workflow-driven revisions: supports a repeatable process for identifying issues, categorizing them, and applying approved edits.
  • Reproducible patterns: offers templates and checklists for consistent writing across papers and venues.

Quick Start

Provide a concise, conservative edit of the attached academic text, preserving author voice and highlighting only genuine issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-writing

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

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How do I edit an academic manuscript for a software engineering conference without losing my original voice?

Conservative academic manuscript editing preserves author voice by changing only genuinely problematic text. It provides structured guidance for clarity and rigor while maintaining the original intent and writing style throughout the revision workflow.

What is the best way to structure an abstract and introduction for ML conference submissions?

Structuring an abstract and introduction for ML conferences requires following specific writing guidelines to improve clarity and persuasiveness. Structured guidance provides templates that ensure claims, hedging language, and transitions meet top-tier venue expectations.

How does the academic peer-review revision workflow handle hedging language and claims?

The academic peer-review revision workflow handles hedging language by categorizing issues and applying approved edits systematically. It enforces structured guidance for claims and transitions, ensuring writing consistency and rigor across software engineering and ML papers.

Can I use a single style guide for writing papers across different venues like ICSE, FSE, and NeurIPS?

Yes, you can use a single style guide for venues like ICSE, FSE, and NeurIPS. Reproducible writing patterns offer templates and checklists that enforce consistency and adapt to the specific requirements of various software engineering and ML conferences.

When should I avoid conservative editing when preparing academic research papers?

You should avoid conservative editing when your academic research paper requires substantial structural reorganization rather than style refinement. This approach targets peer-review readiness by fixing genuine clarity and consistency issues, not rewriting foundational arguments or altering author intent.