scientific-writing

Draft scientific manuscripts with IMRAD structure and reporting guidelines.

3|Updated Jan 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude --skill scientific-writing-kjgarza
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude/tree/main/plugins/scholarly-comms-researcher/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kjgarza/marketplace-claude --skill scientific-writing-kjgarza

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers craft publication-ready scientific manuscripts by providing IMRAD structure guidance, standardized citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figure/table integration, and adherence to reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD drafting support: Introduce, describe methods, present results, and discuss implications with templates and prompts.
  • Citation and reference guidance: Apply AMA, Vancouver, APA, Chicago, or IEEE styles with example formats and style checks.
  • Figures and tables guidance: Self-contained captions, units, sample sizes, and error-bar conventions for clear data presentation.
  • Reporting guideline alignment: Map study design to CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA checklists and generate flow diagrams.
  • Use Case: A researcher drafts a manuscript for submission to a medical journal using a structured abstract, methods, results, and a PRISMA diagram.

Quick Start

Draft a structured abstract for a randomized controlled trial, then generate a methods section with details on study design, sample size justification, and ethical approvals.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a scientific manuscript using the IMRAD structure?

To write a scientific manuscript using the IMRAD structure, draft the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections using provided templates that enforce journal-ready formatting and integrate figures and tables.

What reporting guidelines does this skill support for systematic reviews and trials?

For systematic reviews and randomized trials, this skill applies PRISMA and CONSORT reporting guidelines respectively, mapping study designs to checklists and generating structured abstracts and flow diagrams.

Can I format citations in AMA, Vancouver, or APA styles for journal submission?

Yes, you can format citations for journal submission in AMA, Vancouver, APA, Chicago, or IEEE styles. The skill applies these citation formats with example references and style checks.

How do I create a PRISMA flow diagram for a systematic review manuscript?

To create a PRISMA flow diagram for a systematic review manuscript, align your study design with the PRISMA reporting checklist, which generates the necessary flow diagram and structured abstract.

Does this skill help integrate figures and tables into research manuscripts?

Yes, this skill helps integrate figures and tables into research manuscripts by enforcing self-contained captions, proper units, sample sizes, and error-bar conventions for clear data presentation.

What is the best way to draft a structured abstract for a randomized controlled trial?

The best way to draft a structured abstract for a randomized controlled trial is to use the IMRAD drafting support, which provides specific templates and prompts for study design, sample size justification, and ethical approvals.