research-comms-critic

Name: research-comms-critic
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Author: Zivtech

Compare public research summaries against primary academic sources for scientific fidelity.

Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#fact-checking #research #communication #science #policy #fidelity

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill research-comms-critic

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-comms-critic
Source: https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop/tree/main/.claude/skills/research-comms-critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zivtech/joyus-desktop --skill research-comms-critic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the translation gap between academic research and public understanding, preventing the misrepresentation of scientific findings in press releases, policy briefs, and health communications.

Core Features & Use Cases

Fidelity Auditing: Evaluates whether simplified claims remain accurate to the original study findings.
Certainty Calibration: Detects when hedging language is stripped away, causing overstated certainty or misleading conclusions.
Use Case: Use this skill to review a university press release before publication to ensure that statistical significance is not conflated with practical impact and that study limitations are clearly disclosed.

Quick Start

Use the research-comms-critic skill to review the attached press release against the original research paper for accuracy and hedging.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-comms-critic

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I fact-check a press release against original research findings?▼

Evaluating research communications involves comparing public-facing summaries against primary academic sources to detect oversimplification, overstated certainty, and hidden limitations, ensuring scientific fidelity and research integrity.

What is scientific fidelity auditing for public communications?▼

Scientific fidelity auditing evaluates whether simplified claims in policy briefs and health guidance remain accurate to original study findings without stripping necessary hedging language or misrepresenting statistical context.

How do I detect overstated certainty in policy briefs and health guidance?▼

Detect overstated certainty by performing rigorous evidence-based comparison of claims and statistical context to identify when hedging language is removed, causing misleading conclusions in public-facing research summaries.

Can I audit a university press release before publication for statistical accuracy?▼

Yes, you can audit a university press release before publication to ensure statistical significance is not conflated with practical impact and that study limitations are clearly disclosed to maintain public trust.

What are the limitations of automated research communication fact-checking?▼

Automated research communication fact-checking requires rigorous evidence-based comparison of claims and citation accessibility, meaning it depends heavily on access to primary academic sources to identify hidden limitations accurately.