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npx skills add https://github.com/nealcaren/social-data-analysis --skill lit-writeup
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Skill: lit-writeup
Source: https://github.com/nealcaren/social-data-analysis/tree/main/plugins/lit-writeup/skills/lit-writeup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nealcaren/social-data-analysis --skill lit-writeup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This guide helps sociologists draft Theory sections (also called "Literature Review" or "Background") for journal articles. It grounds guidance in systematic analysis of 80 interview-based articles from Social Problems and Social Forces, providing a structured workflow, explicit paragraph functions, and calibration norms to streamline writing and improve publication readiness.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven workflow covering Assessment, Architecture, Planning, Drafting, Turn refinement, and Revision to guide Theory sections.
  • Detailed paragraph-function guidance (PROVIDE_CONTEXT, DESCRIBE_THEORY, SYNTHESIZE, IDENTIFY_GAP, BRIDGE, STATE_QUESTIONS, PREVIEW, etc.) to plan content and citations.
  • Tools for literature engagement and calibration, including strategies for clustering, citation patterns, and hedging aligned with established norms.
  • Example use cases: drafting a new Theory section from literature databases; restructuring an existing draft; calibrating length and citation density to field norms.
  • Quick-start prompts and templates to accelerate drafting.

Quick Start

Draft a publication-ready Theory section outline for a sociology study on housing precarity using lit-writeup’s five-phase workflow and paragraph-function mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions about lit-writeup

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

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How do I structure a sociology theory section for a journal article?

Structure a sociology theory section by following a five-phase workflow covering assessment, architecture, planning, drafting, turn refinement, and revision to produce a full section outline with explicit paragraph functions and citation planning.

What is the best way to plan paragraph functions in a literature review?

Plan paragraph functions in a literature review by assigning explicit roles like PROVIDE_CONTEXT, DESCRIBE_THEORY, SYNTHESIZE, IDENTIFY_GAP, and BRIDGE to map content progression and align citation density with field norms.

How do I calibrate citation density and length for sociology literature reviews?

Calibrate sociology literature review citation density and length using systematic analysis of published articles from Social Problems and Social Forces to align your draft with established field norms and publication readiness standards.

Can I use a structured writing workflow to restructure an existing theory section draft?

Yes, you can use the phase-driven writing workflow to restructure an existing theory section draft by reassessing paragraph functions, recalibrating citation clustering, and refining theoretical turns to meet sociology publication standards.

How do I synthesize literature and identify research gaps for a theory section outline?

Synthesize literature and identify research gaps for a theory section outline by applying targeted paragraph functions like SYNTHESIZE and IDENTIFY_GAP, using citation clustering strategies to map existing research and position your theoretical contribution.