scientific-writing

Generate IMRAD manuscript outlines and prose with literature-backed citations.

48|6|Updated Mar 9, 2026
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills/tree/main/skills/02-%E7%A7%91%E5%AD%A6%E5%86%99%E4%BD%9C%E4%B8%8E%E5%AD%A6%E6%9C%AF%E4%BA%A4%E6%B5%81/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/qinyan-ai/qinyan-academic-skills --skill scientific-writing-qinyan-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Scientific writing is often slowed by scattered literature review, inconsistent structure, and time-consuming drafting. This skill provides a structured, two-stage workflow (outline then prose) that integrates literature lookup with IMRAD-compliant writing, citations management, and publication-ready visuals to produce polished manuscripts faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Two-stage writing workflow: Stage 1 creates section outlines with key points from literature; Stage 2 expands outlines into flowing, publication-ready paragraphs.
  • IMRAD guidance & formatting: Supports Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion with discipline-appropriate variations, and alignment with reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).
  • Visual content orchestration: Encourages graphical abstracts and multiple figures/diagrams to accompany research outputs.
  • Research lookup integration: Leverages literature search results to populate outlines and citations; supports literature-backed writing.
  • Writing quality principles: Emphasizes clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and consistency; includes templates and box environments for results, methods, limitations.
  • Real-world workflow: Draft a manuscript section from a research question to a complete IMRAD text with properly formatted citations.

Quick Start

Draft an IMRAD manuscript outline for a given topic, then transform it into flowing prose following established writing standards.

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 an IMRAD manuscript from a research question?

To write an IMRAD manuscript, use a two-stage workflow: first generate a literature-backed outline with key points for each section, then expand that outline into flowing, publication-ready paragraphs. This structured approach ensures alignment with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion standards.

Can I automatically format citations for a systematic review?

Yes, you can automatically format citations for a systematic review. The writing workflow integrates literature lookup to populate citations directly into your text, supporting multiple citation styles while ensuring your systematic review maintains accurate and consistent references throughout the document.

Does this scientific writing workflow support CONSORT and PRISMA guidelines?

Yes, this scientific writing workflow supports CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA guidelines. It provides discipline-appropriate IMRAD formatting and structural alignment, ensuring your manuscripts meet established reporting standards for clinical trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews.

How do I create a graphical abstract and figures for an academic paper?

You can create a graphical abstract and figures through integrated visual content orchestration. The workflow encourages generating visual diagrams and multiple figures to accompany your research outputs, providing guidelines to align these visuals with your manuscript's methods and results sections.

What is the best way to draft a grant report with academic writing standards?

The best way to draft a grant report is to apply structured writing quality principles emphasizing clarity, conciseness, and accuracy. By using literature-driven outlines and staged prose generation, you can transform scattered research notes into a consistent, publication-ready document.

Why start with an outline before drafting full paragraphs for a journal submission?

Starting with an outline before drafting full paragraphs ensures logical flow and literature integration for journal submissions. The two-stage workflow first maps key points from literature to structure your arguments, preventing structural inconsistencies and reducing drafting time before expanding into flowing prose.