review

Assemble academic review materials and create structured reading guides.

3|4|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nicsuzor/academicOps --skill review-nicsuzor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: review
Source: https://github.com/nicsuzor/academicOps/tree/main/archived/skills/review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nicsuzor/academicOps --skill review-nicsuzor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill assists users in preparing for and conducting reviews of academic work, ensuring all necessary materials are organized and attention is directed to critical areas without replacing the user's judgment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Material Assembly: Locates and prepares documents (converting PDFs to Markdown) and context files (task descriptions, author struggles).
  • Reading Guide Creation: Generates a structured "Reading Notes" artifact that maps user questions to specific text sections, outlines arguments, and performs secondary checks.
  • Scribe Mode: Captures and refines user feedback during the review process, drafting constructive comments in the user's voice.
  • Finalization: Updates task files, marks completion, and organizes reviewed documents.

Quick Start

Use the review skill to prepare for a review of the document located at ${ACA_DATA}/reviews/author/paper.md, focusing on the author's question about chapter 3's distinctiveness.

Frequently Asked Questions about review

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare an academic document for a structured peer review?

To prepare an academic document for peer review, assemble necessary materials like task descriptions and author queries, then convert the text to Markdown to enable line-number referencing and targeted grep searches during analysis.

What is a reading guide for academic review and how does it work?

A reading guide for academic review is a structured artifact that maps user questions to specific document sections, outlines core arguments, and performs secondary checks to direct critical attention without replacing the reviewer's judgment.

Can I draft constructive feedback in my own voice during a document review?

Yes, you can draft constructive feedback in your own voice during a document review by using a scribe mode that captures raw user critiques and refines them into structured, constructive comments directed at relevant text sections.

Do I need to convert my PDF to Markdown for academic document analysis?

Yes, you need to convert your PDF to Markdown for academic document analysis because the review process requires line-number referencing and grep capabilities to accurately direct attention to relevant text sections and author queries.

What is the best way to organize materials before reviewing a research paper?

The best way to organize materials before reviewing a research paper is to locate and prepare context files containing task descriptions and author struggles, ensuring all necessary documents are converted and structured for focused reading.

Does this academic review assistant replace my critical judgment when evaluating research?

No, this academic review assistant does not replace your critical judgment when evaluating research; it supports the review process by directing attention to relevant text sections and author queries while you maintain final evaluative control.