brainstorming-research

Guide researchers through structured dialogue to define paper type, discipline, topic, methodology, and chapter structure.

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Skill: brainstorming-research
Source: https://github.com/Norman-bury/research-writing-skill/tree/main/skills/brainstorming-research
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Norman-bury/research-writing-skill --skill brainstorming-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, dialog-driven workflow that helps researchers lock in paper type, discipline, topic, methodology, and initial chapter structure before writing begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conversation-driven brainstorming: a strict one-question-at-a-time approach that reduces cognitive load and keeps the discussion focused.
  • Plan-generation and routing: defines paper type, discipline, and initial outline, preparing a reproducible project scaffold.
  • Guardrails and workflow discipline: enforces hard gates to ensure no content is produced before the plan is confirmed, and creates the plan/ and chapters/ directories for downstream writing.

Quick Start

Tell me your paper type and field to start the guided, one-question-at-a-time brainstorming flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming-research

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

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How do I structure a research paper outline before writing?

Brainstorming a research paper plan involves a structured dialogue where you answer one question at a time to define your paper type, discipline, methodology, and chapter structure. This process prevents disorganized planning and creates a confirmed scaffold before drafting begins.

What is the best way to plan a research paper methodology and topic?

The best way to plan research writing is through a conversation-driven workflow that asks one question at a time to clarify your paper type and methodology. This enforces workflow discipline and reduces cognitive load compared to tackling the entire plan at once.

Can I use guided brainstorming for an undergraduate or doctoral thesis?

Yes, you can use guided brainstorming for undergraduate to doctoral research writing. It applies to early-stage projects by establishing a consistent paper plan, locking in discipline and methodology before any drafting occurs.

How do I start the brainstorming flow for my research paper?

To start the brainstorming flow, tell the Skill your paper type and field. This initiates a guided, one-question-at-a-time interaction that systematically locks in your topic, methodology, and chapter structure.

Does this research planning workflow create files for my chapters?

Yes, the workflow creates files for your chapters. Once your plan is confirmed through the dialogue, it automatically generates plan and chapters directories to scaffold your downstream writing.

What happens if I try to write content before the paper plan is confirmed?

If you try to write content before the paper plan is confirmed, the workflow enforces hard gates to block generation. This guardrail ensures no content is produced until your paper type, methodology, and outline are fully locked in.