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paper-self-review

Assess academic manuscripts for structure, logic, citations, figures, and clarity.

2|Updated Apr 12, 2026
Search Tags:#citations#manuscript#figures#self-review#quality-checklist#paper-review#writing-clarity
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill paper-self-review-clay-hhk
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: paper-self-review
Source: https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config/tree/main/skills/paper-self-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Clay-HHK/claude-config --skill paper-self-review-clay-hhk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many researchers submit manuscripts with overlooked structural gaps, logical inconsistencies, incomplete citations, unclear figures, and writing issues that reduce acceptance chances; this Skill provides a systematic approach to uncover and prioritize those problems before submission.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structure Review: Verify that Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and conclusion content are complete and aligned with academic norms.
  • Logic Consistency Check: Detect mismatches between research questions, methodology, results, and conclusions.
  • Citation Completeness: Identify missing or inconsistent references and ensure key related works are cited.
  • Figure/Table Quality: Ensure figures and tables have clear captions, support the narrative, and meet readability and formatting expectations.
  • Writing Clarity & Checklist: Assess clarity, terminology use, paragraph flow, and provide a final checklist to validate fixes.
  • Use Cases: Pre-submission final checks, first-draft assessments, pre-advisor reviews, post-revision verification, and collaborator-ready reviews.

Quick Start

Please perform a comprehensive self-review of my manuscript checking structure, logic, citations, figures/tables, and writing clarity and return an actionable checklist with prioritized fixes.

Frequently Asked Questions about paper-self-review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform a comprehensive self-review of my academic manuscript before submission?▼

To perform a manuscript self-review, you systematically evaluate structure, logic, citations, figures, and writing clarity to identify gaps and generate an actionable checklist for pre-submission fixes.

What is the best way to check citation completeness and logical consistency in a research paper?▼

Checking citation completeness and logical consistency involves identifying missing references, verifying related works are cited, and detecting mismatches between research questions, methodology, results, and conclusions.

How do I evaluate figures and tables for a journal or conference manuscript?▼

Evaluating figures and tables requires ensuring they have clear captions, support the narrative, meet formatting expectations, and maintain readability for advisor-ready validation and collaborator reviews.

Can I use a pre-submission quality checklist for first-draft assessments and post-revision verification?▼

Yes, a pre-submission quality checklist supports first-draft assessments, pre-advisor reviews, post-revision verification, and collaborator-ready reviews by prioritizing actionable fixes for structural and writing issues.

What writing clarity issues should I look for during a paper self-review?▼

During a paper self-review, assess writing clarity by checking terminology use, paragraph flow, and structural alignment with academic norms to ensure the manuscript is ready for advisor validation.

When do I need a stepwise structure review for my academic paper?▼

A stepwise structure review is needed when verifying that the Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion are complete and aligned with academic norms prior to a collaborator or advisor review.

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