literature-review-writer

Generates funnel-structured literature reviews with APA citations from verified sources.

265|23|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-review-writer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review-writer
Source: https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills/tree/main/literature-review-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-review-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-docx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you produce a top-journal style literature review by systematically finding real academic papers, verifying their authenticity, and writing a tightly argued, funnel-structured review that highlights trends and research gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Funnel-structure literature review writing: Produces an argument-driven outline from macro context to construct relationships and finally to research gaps and positioning.
  • Real academic retrieval + citation verification: Searches for relevant literature by constructs/variables/theory and then requires all candidate citations to pass a dedicated literature verification step before they are used.
  • Output ready for academic submission: Generates the review text with embedded APA 7th citations (or a user-specified style) and also creates a Word document via the provided DOCX generator script.
  • When it fits: Triggered when you request a literature review for an academic topic/research question, especially when you want a “top-tier journal” tone and strategic selection rather than encyclopedic coverage.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to write a top-journal literature review for your research topic and include your research question and preferred citation style, and then run the Skill to retrieve, verify, outline, write the review, and generate a Word document automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a literature review with verified academic sources for a top-tier journal?

To write a top-journal literature review with verified sources, provide your research topic and question to trigger automated scholarly retrieval, mandatory citation verification, and funnel-structured synthesis drafting in APA 7 format.

Can I generate a Word document with APA 7 citations for my research gap analysis?

Yes, you can generate a Word document with APA 7 citations by running the skill to draft your research gap analysis and automatically output a DOCX file via the provided python-docx generator script.

What's the best way to structure a literature review for identifying construct relationships and research gaps?

The best way to structure a literature review for construct relationships is using a funnel approach, moving from macro context to construct linkages, and concluding with explicit research gaps for manuscript positioning.

Does this literature review tool require citation verification before drafting the synthesis?

Yes, mandatory citation verification through a linked literature-verifier is required, ensuring all candidate academic sources are authenticated before they are integrated into the final review text.

When do I need to use a funnel-structured academic writing approach for my dissertation?

You need a funnel-structured academic writing approach for your dissertation when you must strategically argue construct linkages, map research evolution, and explicitly position your study by identifying literature gaps.