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scientific-writing

Draft IMRAD manuscript sections with citations and reporting guidelines.

4|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#scientific writing#IMRAD#reporting guidelines#manuscript drafting#citation styles#graphical abstract#figures tables
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shushuzn/Rairos --skill scientific-writing-shushuzn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/shushuzn/Rairos/tree/main/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shushuzn/Rairos --skill scientific-writing-shushuzn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you turn research outputs into publication-quality scientific manuscripts with correct structure, flowing paragraphs, accurate citations, and complete reporting details.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD manuscript drafting: Write full sections in a standard scientific flow (Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion) with clear, precise paragraphs.
  • Citation style support: Format in-text citations and references using APA, AMA, Vancouver (and other covered styles) to match journal expectations.
  • Reporting-guideline alignment: Apply study-type reporting requirements such as CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA so your draft includes the right methodological elements.
  • Figures and tables guidance: Decide when to use figures vs. tables, generate/prepare labels and captions, and ensure displays are self-explanatory.
  • Mandatory scientific visuals: Enforce inclusion of a graphical abstract plus additional schematics/figures, using external figure-generation skills to complete the paper package.

Quick Start

Use the scientific-writing skill to draft an IMRAD manuscript section for your target journal in flowing prose with the required citation style, and generate the required graphical abstract and additional scientific figures before final submission.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a scientific manuscript using IMRAD structure and flowing paragraphs?▼

Formatting citations for journal submission requires applying specific styles like APA, AMA, or Vancouver to your in-text references and reference lists, ensuring your scientific manuscript meets target journal expectations.

How do I align my research paper with reporting guidelines like CONSORT or STROBE?▼

Selecting between figures and tables involves evaluating data types to generate self-explanatory visual displays with proper labels and captions, ensuring readers understand research outputs without referencing main text.

Do I need a graphical abstract for journal submission?▼

Using python scripts for scientific writing supports the two-stage outline-to-prose workflow, enabling structured manuscript drafting and validation-ready visual planning through automated text and figure coordination.

What is the best way to write a publication-ready scientific manuscript without bullet points?▼

Writing publication-ready scientific manuscripts requires a two-stage outline-to-prose workflow that enforces strict formatting constraints, producing flowing paragraphs instead of bullet-only final drafts for journal submission.

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