scientific-style

Calibrate claim strength and citation placement in scientific writing sections.

Updated Feb 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-style
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scientific-style
Source: https://github.com/shandley/prose-check/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-style
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/prose-check --skill scientific-style

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Calibrate claim strength and integrate citations in scientific writing to ensure conclusions align with the supporting evidence and source material.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Hedging calibration: adjust language strength to match data from certain to speculative.
  • Citation integration: choose between integral and non-integral citation patterns depending on context.
  • Section guidance: provide practice across Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion for appropriate hedging, tense use, and citation placement.

Quick Start

Provide a paragraph with a key finding and ask the tool to calibrate hedging and citation placement.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-style

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

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How do I calibrate claim strength and hedging in scientific writing?

Calibrate claim strength in scientific writing by adjusting language from certain to speculative, ensuring conclusions align with supporting evidence. Hedging optimization matches data strength, preventing overstatement in manuscripts.

When should I use integral vs non-integral citations in a research manuscript?

Use integral citations when emphasizing the author as part of the sentence structure, and non-integral citations when focusing on the information. Citation placement depends on context, section requirements, and source material emphasis.

What tense should I use across Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections?

Tense consistency across manuscript sections requires present tense for established facts, past tense for methods and results, and present perfect for prior research. Section-specific language ensures consistent scientific writing standards.

Can I optimize scientific claim language for a specific manuscript section like Discussion?

Yes, section guidance supports hedging calibration and citation integration across Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. This enables section-appropriate tense use and claim strength optimization for each manuscript part.

What is the best way to align scientific conclusions with supporting evidence?

Align scientific conclusions with supporting evidence by calibrating hedging language and citation placement. This process matches claim strength to available data, ensuring manuscript statements reflect source material accurately.

Why does my scientific writing need hedging optimization and citation pattern adjustment?

Scientific writing needs hedging optimization to prevent overstating findings, and citation pattern adjustment to properly attribute sources. Calibrating these elements ensures conclusions match evidence strength and adhere to publication standards.