scientific-writing

Guide researchers through IMRAD manuscript drafting with citations and figures.

11|3|Updated Feb 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab --skill scientific-writing-gqy20
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab/tree/main/agents/daiduo2/.claude/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gqy20/IssueLab --skill scientific-writing-gqy20

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers craft publication-ready manuscripts by guiding a rigorous, paragraph-based narrative and ensuring adherence to IMRAD structure, citations, figures, and reporting guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD-guided writing: Guides Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion with integrated literature support.
  • Citations & references: Supports multiple citation styles (AMA, Vancouver, APA, Chicago, IEEE) and generates clean in-text citations and reference lists.
  • Figures and tables guidance: Provides self-explanatory captions, consistent formatting, and best practices for data presentation.
  • Two-stage writing process: Stage 1 creates section outlines from literature; Stage 2 expands outlines into flowing, publication-ready prose with transitions.
  • Use case example: Draft a Methods section for a clinical study and then produce a cohesive Introduction and Abstract with consistent tense and style.

Quick Start

Use the scientific-writing skill to draft a flowing introduction paragraph for a manuscript about AI in healthcare, then generate a complete IMRAD draft with properly formatted citations and figures.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

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How do I write a manuscript in IMRAD format with proper citations and figures?

To write a manuscript in IMRAD format, draft Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections sequentially, integrate in-text citations, and add self-explanatory captions for figures and tables. A two-stage writing process first builds section outlines from literature, then expands them into flowing prose with consistent tense and style.

What is the best way to structure a scientific manuscript for academic publishing?

The best way to structure a scientific manuscript is following the IMRAD framework, which logically separates Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. This structure enforces paragraph-based narrative flow, integrates literature support, and adheres to domain-specific reporting guidelines across biomedical, engineering, and social science fields.

Can I use different citation styles like AMA, Vancouver, or IEEE in manuscript writing?

Yes, manuscript writing supports multiple citation styles including AMA, Vancouver, APA, Chicago, and IEEE. The process generates clean in-text citations and reference lists formatted to your chosen style, ensuring consistency across biomedical, engineering, and social science domains.

How do I create self-explanatory captions for tables and figures in a research paper?

To create self-explanatory captions for tables and figures, ensure each caption provides consistent formatting, summarizes the data presented, and follows best practices for data presentation. The caption should stand alone, allowing readers to understand the visual without referring to the main text.

How do I draft a cohesive introduction and abstract with consistent tense and style?

To draft a cohesive introduction and abstract with consistent tense, first generate a section outline from literature lookup, then convert the outline into flowing prose. This two-stage writing process enforces consistency rules and tense guidance to ensure publication-ready narrative flow.

Does this scientific writing process work for both clinical studies and engineering research?

Yes, this scientific writing process works for clinical studies and engineering research by adhering to domain-specific reporting guidelines. It guides the complete writing workflow across biomedical, engineering, and social science domains, ensuring structural rigor and appropriate literature integration.