scientific-writing

Automate scientific manuscript drafting with IMRAD structure and citation formatting.

52|6|Updated Nov 24, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings --skill scientific-writing-ovachiever
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings/tree/main/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ovachiever/droid-tings --skill scientific-writing-ovachiever

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Guides the drafting and polishing of scientific manuscripts (IMRAD structure) with proper citations, figures, and adherence to reporting guidelines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD-based manuscript structuring
  • Citation formatting across APA/AMA/Vancouver/Chicago/IEEE
  • Figure and table design guidelines and integration
  • Reporting guideline alignment (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA)
  • Abstract drafting and editing

Quick Start

Draft an abstract for a study on machine learning in healthcare, ensuring IMRAD structure and APA citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

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

IMRAD structure organizes research papers into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. This format ensures logical flow, clarity, and reproducibility by guiding readers through your research question, methodology, findings, and interpretation of results according to scientific writing standards.

Can I format citations in multiple styles like APA, Chicago, and Vancouver?

Yes, citations can be formatted across APA, AMA, Vancouver, Chicago, and IEEE styles. The Skill handles citation formatting to match your target journal's requirements, ensuring accuracy and consistency throughout your manuscript.

What are CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA reporting guidelines and when should I use them?

CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA are reporting guidelines that standardize how specific study types (trials, observational studies, systematic reviews) are documented. Aligning your manuscript with these guidelines ensures reproducibility, transparency, and acceptance by peer-reviewed journals in your discipline.

How do I draft and structure an abstract for a research paper?

Abstracts summarize your study's purpose, methods, results, and conclusions concisely. The Skill guides structured abstract drafting that adheres to IMRAD principles and journal requirements, ensuring your abstract accurately represents your manuscript and meets word limits.

What's the best way to integrate figures and tables into a scientific manuscript?

Figures and tables present data visually and support your narrative. The Skill provides design guidelines and integration strategies to ensure figures and tables are clear, properly labeled, cited in text, and formatted according to journal standards.

Do I need to prepare my manuscript differently for submission to specific journals?

Yes, target journals have specific formatting, style, and guideline requirements. The Skill supports discipline-specific formats and journal-targeted preparation, enabling you to tailor your manuscript's structure, citations, and compliance to meet each journal's submission criteria.