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Convert research outlines into IMRAD manuscripts with APA/AMA/Vancouver citations.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
Search Tags:#citations#research-lookup#academic-writing#manuscript-writing#scientific-writing#imrad#flowing-prose
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026 --skill scientific-writing-diestok
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026/tree/main/.agents/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DieStok/ridder_lab_retreat_ai_hackathon_2026 --skill scientific-writing-diestok

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Researchers often struggle to turn scattered notes and literature into polished, publication-ready manuscripts. This skill provides a disciplined, two-stage workflow that guides the writing process from literature-informed outlines to flowing IMRAD prose, ensuring proper citations, structure, and presentation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-stage writing workflow: Stage 1 creates section outlines using literature lookup; Stage 2 converts outlines into complete paragraphs following IMRAD guidelines.
  • Citation management: Produces citations in APA/AMA/Vancouver styles and formats references for manuscript submission.
  • Guidance for figures and tables: Assists in designing and integrating figures, tables, and compliance with reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).
  • Discipline coverage: Applicable to journal articles, reviews, and technical reports across biomedical, engineering, social sciences, and beyond.
  • Quality control: Enforces paragraph-level flow, avoids bullet-point final manuscripts, and ensures consistency of terminology.

Quick Start

Provide a literature-informed outline for your paper, then convert the outline into flowing IMRAD paragraphs ready for submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert research notes into IMRAD manuscript paragraphs?▼

To convert research notes into IMRAD manuscript paragraphs, use a two-stage workflow that first creates literature-informed outlines, then transforms those outlines into flowing, publication-ready prose across scientific disciplines.

What is the best way to format academic citations in APA, AMA, and Vancouver styles?▼

Formatting academic citations in APA, AMA, and Vancouver styles requires integrated citation management during manuscript generation, automatically producing properly structured references for journal submission alongside the text.

Can I use this workflow for biomedical and social science manuscript writing?▼

Yes, this manuscript writing workflow applies across biomedical, engineering, and social sciences, adapting IMRAD guidelines to discipline-specific journal articles, reviews, and technical reports.

How do I integrate figures and tables with CONSORT or STROBE reporting guidelines?▼

Integrating figures and tables with reporting guidelines involves applying CONSORT, STROBE, or PRISMA standards during manuscript structuring to ensure compliant visual data presentation and study reporting.

How do I stop my final manuscript from reading like a list of bullet points?▼

To stop a final manuscript from reading like bullet points, enforce paragraph-level flow during academic writing, ensuring smooth transitions and consistent terminology instead of disconnected lists.

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