review-paper

Review academic econometrics manuscripts and generate structured referee reports.

220|358|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists --skill review-paper-maxwell2732
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Skill: review-paper
Source: https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists/tree/main/.claude/skills/review-paper
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/maxwell2732/codex-stata-for-economists --skill review-paper-maxwell2732

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you generate a thorough, referee-style critique of an academic manuscript by systematically checking the argument, identification strategy, econometric specification, literature positioning, writing quality, and presentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Referee-style structured review: Produces an overall recommendation with strengths, major/minor concerns, referee objections, and specific comments.
  • Causal and econometrics focus: Evaluates identification credibility, key identifying assumptions, standard error choices, estimator appropriateness, and robustness adequacy.
  • Citation and positioning checks: Flags potential missing citations and assesses whether the contribution is differentiated from prior work.

Example use case: You submit a working paper draft and want to know which sections are most likely to trigger major referee concerns so you can prioritize revisions before journal submission.

Quick Start

Use the review-paper skill on your manuscript by providing the paper path or filename so it outputs a saved quality report under quality_reports/paper_review_[sanitized_name].md.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-paper

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a referee-style review of my academic manuscript before submission?

A referee-style manuscript review evaluates argument structure, identification credibility, and econometric specification by reading the full paper and generating 3-5 referee objections with a structured report. It targets academic econometrics and economics submissions to prepare drafts for journal review.

What file formats can I use for peer review of an econometrics paper?

Peer review supports manuscripts provided as .tex, .pdf, or .qmd file paths. You can also supply filenames located in the master_supporting_docs/supporting_papers/ directory for the review process.

How does manuscript review check identification strategy and causal claims?

Manuscript review checks identification credibility by evaluating key identifying assumptions, standard error choices, estimator appropriateness, and robustness adequacy. This causal and econometrics focus ensures the empirical specification supports the paper's claims.

Can I assess literature positioning and missing citations in my working paper?

Yes, citation and positioning checks flag potential missing citations and assess whether the contribution is adequately differentiated from prior work. This helps strengthen literature positioning before journal submission.

Where is the structured paper review report saved?

The structured paper review report is saved as a markdown file at quality_reports/paper_review_[sanitized_name].md. The sanitized name is derived from the input manuscript filename provided.

What dimensions does a referee report evaluate for academic writing quality?

A referee report evaluates six dimensions: argument structure, identification credibility, econometric specification, literature positioning, writing quality, and presentation. These dimensions produce an overall recommendation with major and minor concerns.