paper-planning

Plan scholarly papers with story, experiments, figures, and timeline.

425|44|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills --skill paper-planning
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Skill: paper-planning
Source: https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills/tree/main/skills/paper-planning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/EvoScientist/EvoSkills --skill paper-planning

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers plan a scholarly paper from concept to submission by organizing the narrative, experiments, figures, and writing timeline.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Story design: map task → challenge → insight → contribution → advantage to build a cohesive Introduction.
  • Experiment planning: outline required baselines, datasets, metrics, and ablations to support claims.
  • Figure design: sketch pipeline and teaser figures that highlight novelty and communicate the method clearly.
  • Timeline management: create a realistic, milestone-driven writing schedule.

Quick Start

Create a four-week paper planning plan covering story design, experiment planning, figure design, and timeline tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-planning

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a research paper structure before writing?

Plan a research paper structure by mapping the narrative from task to contribution, outlining experiments with baselines and ablations, sketching figure designs, and creating a milestone-driven writing timeline.

What is the best way to design a paper timeline and story?

The best way to design a paper timeline and story is through a four-step process: story design, experiment planning, figure design, and timeline management, resulting in a ready-to-use planning artifact.

How do I plan experiments and ablations for an academic paper?

Plan experiments and ablations by outlining required baselines, datasets, and metrics to support claims, ensuring your experiment planning aligns with the narrative story design.

Can I use this for academic writing in any research domain?

Yes, you can use this for academic writing across research domains when you need a structured story, planned experiments with ablations, visual figure design, and a realistic writing schedule.

How do I design pipeline and teaser figures for a scholarly paper?

Design pipeline and teaser figures by sketching visual layouts that highlight novelty and communicate your method clearly, integrating the figure design directly into your overall paper planning process.

What is story design in the context of planning a scholarly paper?

Story design in planning a scholarly paper involves mapping the progression from task to challenge, insight, contribution, and advantage to build a cohesive Introduction section.