citation-audit

Audit paper citations for existence, claim alignment, and bias patterns.

Updated Oct 17, 2024
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mrilikecoding/dotfiles --skill citation-audit
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Skill: citation-audit
Source: https://github.com/mrilikecoding/dotfiles/tree/main/home/.claude/skills/citation-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mrilikecoding/dotfiles --skill citation-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for rigorous verification of academic and technical papers by ensuring all citations are accurate, relevant, and properly attributed, thereby enhancing the credibility and integrity of research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Citation Verification: Confirms the existence and accuracy of every cited source against the bibliography.
  • Claim-Source Alignment: Evaluates whether the cited source genuinely supports the claim made in the text.
  • Bias and Gap Analysis: Identifies potential biases in citation patterns, missing seminal works, or overlooked counterarguments.
  • Use Case: When reviewing a research paper, use this Skill to perform a comprehensive audit of its references, ensuring that every claim is backed by verifiable and appropriate sources.

Quick Start

Use the citation-audit skill to audit the citations in the provided research paper.

Frequently Asked Questions about citation-audit

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

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How do I verify if paper citations actually support the claims made in the text?

To verify citation accuracy, this Skill audits research papers by checking claim-source alignment, confirming the existence of each cited source, and ensuring the referenced material genuinely supports the text's claims.

What is the best way to check a bibliography for missing seminal works and citation bias?

Checking a bibliography for bias involves analyzing citation patterns to identify missing seminal works and overlooked counterarguments. This Skill performs gap analysis to detect these overlooked foundational sources.

How do I audit a research paper's references to ensure academic integrity?

Auditing research paper references requires verifying the existence and accuracy of every cited source against the bibliography. This Skill performs comprehensive verification to enhance the credibility and integrity of academic research.

Can I check if my academic paper's citations are accurate and properly attributed?

Yes, you can check citation accuracy and proper attribution by performing a comprehensive audit. This Skill verifies that all cited sources are accurate, relevant, and correctly attributed to maintain research credibility.

What does a comprehensive citation verification process check for in an academic paper?

A comprehensive citation verification process checks for source existence, claim-source alignment, and citation pattern bias. This Skill confirms the accuracy of every cited source against the bibliography to ensure rigorous verification.

Are there limitations when using automated tools to verify research paper citations?

Automated citation verification requires tools for reading, pattern matching, web searching, and web fetching to verify sources. This Skill's effectiveness depends on the accessibility of the referenced materials online for accurate existence checking.