narrative-building

Draft scientific introductions and literature reviews from a research interest.

39|1|Updated Jan 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill narrative-building
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Skill: narrative-building
Source: https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills/tree/main/plugin/skills/narrative-building
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/scdenney/open-science-skills --skill narrative-building

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drafts rigorous scientific introductions and literature reviews from a research interest, ensuring foundations precede design choices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided transformation of a research interest into a grounded introduction and literature review
  • Multi-experiment framing to structure a cumulative narrative across studies
  • Theory-to-hypothesis funnel to connect theory with concrete research questions

Quick Start

Provide a research interest and context, and the skill will draft an introduction and literature-review outline.

Frequently Asked Questions about narrative-building

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

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How do I write a literature review from a general research interest?

To write a literature review from a research interest, you transform your topic into a grounded introduction using a theory-to-hypothesis funnel. This process ensures theoretical foundations precede specific design choices and outlines cumulative contributions.

What is the best way to structure a multi-experiment research narrative?

The best way to structure a multi-experiment research narrative is through multi-experiment framing that builds a cumulative narrative across studies. This approach explicitly connects theory to concrete research questions and enumerates clear contributions for each experiment.

How does a theory-to-hypothesis funnel work in academic writing?

A theory-to-hypothesis funnel in academic writing works by bridging multi-level theoretical concepts with concrete research questions. It transforms broad theoretical foundations into grounded, testable hypotheses, ensuring your research design is rigorously justified.

Can I draft a scientific introduction without a fully developed research design?

Yes, you can draft a scientific introduction without a fully developed research design by starting with a research interest and context. The workflow uses frontmatter-driven framing to ensure foundations precede design choices, guiding the narrative structuring process.

When do I need explicit Why-to-If-Then framing in a literature review?

You need explicit Why-to-If-Then framing in a literature review when transforming a research interest into a grounded introduction. This framing ensures logical progression from theoretical foundations to concrete hypotheses, clarifying the rationale behind your research design choices.