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Generates a five-section research paper outline with inline BibTeX citation keys.

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Search Tags:#citations#generate#Research#paper outline#bibTeX#Academic writing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla --skill paper-outline-author
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-outline-author
Source: https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla/tree/main/src/opensquilla/skills/bundled/paper-outline-author
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/opensquilla/opensquilla --skill paper-outline-author

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Drafting a long research paper from scratch is hard to structure; this Skill turns a research topic, preference brief, source pack, and BibTeX keys into a concrete five-section outline that a downstream writer can expand into a 10+ page paper.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Fixed Five-Section Structure: Produces abstract, introduction, method, results, and discussion sections with sentence-level content targets totaling 6,500-8,000 planned words.
  • Citation-Aware Planning: Allocates at least 20 distinct supplied BibTeX keys across non-abstract sections without inventing references.
  • Preference Adaptation: Honors audience, venue style, depth, language, emphasis, and must-include or avoid lists from a preference brief in DIRECT or PREFERENCE_DRIVEN modes.
  • Use Case: A researcher with a curated source pack and 25 BibTeX keys needs a structured outline for a systems paper; the Skill returns a plain-text outline with concrete methods, expected findings, and reserved citation keys per section.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to write a five-section paper outline for your research topic using the provided preference brief, source pack, and BibTeX citation keys.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-outline-author

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate a research paper outline from a topic?▼

Provide the research topic, a preference brief, a curated source pack, and available BibTeX citation keys. The Skill returns a five-section outline (abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion) with sentence-level substance planned for 6,500-8,000 total words.

How are citations handled in the paper outline?▼

Citation keys such as ref1 or ref2 are placed inline in sections that will reference them. At least 20 distinct keys are allocated across non-abstract sections when available, and only keys present in the input are used.

What output format does the outline use?▼

The output is plain text with five labeled sections: ABSTRACT, INTRODUCTION, METHOD, RESULTS, and DISCUSSION. It contains no Markdown headings, no LaTeX, no lists, and no extra commentary.

Can I customize the outline for a specific venue or audience?▼

Yes, the preference brief controls audience, venue style, depth, language, emphasis, must-include items, and avoid lists. In PREFERENCE_DRIVEN mode stated preferences take priority; in DIRECT mode recorded defaults apply.

What are the limitations of this outline generator?▼

It produces only the fixed five-section structure and cannot add extra sections. It also depends on supplied citation keys and a source pack, so it cannot fetch or verify references on its own.

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