scientific-writing

Write scientific manuscripts in IMRAD structure with citations, figures, and reporting guidelines.

Updated Jun 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/svpfahad/RES200 --skill scientific-writing-svpfahad
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/svpfahad/RES200/tree/main/claude-scientific-writer-main/.claude/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/svpfahad/RES200 --skill scientific-writing-svpfahad

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Writing publication-ready scientific manuscripts requires mastering IMRAD structure, multiple citation styles, reporting guidelines like CONSORT and PRISMA, and journal-specific formatting—this Skill guides the entire process from outline to submission-ready prose. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Two-Stage Writing Process: Create section outlines with key points from literature research, then convert them into flowing full paragraphs suitable for peer review. - Citation and Reference Management: Apply APA, AMA, Vancouver, Chicago, and IEEE styles correctly, with mandatory post-writing checks to enrich incomplete BibTeX entries with missing volume, pages, and DOI metadata. - Reporting Guidelines and Figures: Follow study-specific standards (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, STARD, ARRIVE) and generate graphical abstracts plus schematic figures for every paper. - Use Case: Drafting a clinical trial manuscript for JAMA—outline each IMRAD section using literature findings, convert to prose, format citations in AMA style, include a CONSORT flow diagram, and verify all references before submission. ## Quick Start Write the introduction section of my research paper on transfer learning for rare disease drug discovery using full paragraphs with Vancouver-style citations.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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How do I write a scientific paper in IMRAD format?

Structure the manuscript into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. Use a two-stage process: first outline each section with key points and citations from literature research, then convert the outline into full flowing paragraphs with transitions and integrated citations.

What citation style should I use for a medical journal?

Most medical journals use AMA or Vancouver style with numbered citations. AMA uses superscript numbers while Vancouver uses numbers in square brackets. Always check the target journal's author guidelines, since some journals like NEJM use modified Vancouver variants.

Which reporting guideline applies to my study type?

Use CONSORT for randomized controlled trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, STARD for diagnostic accuracy studies, and ARRIVE for animal research. Each guideline provides a checklist ensuring complete methodological reporting.

Can I use bullet points in a scientific manuscript?

Bullet points are only acceptable in Methods sections for items like inclusion criteria or materials lists. Abstracts, Introduction, Results, and Discussion must be written as full flowing paragraphs. Bullet points serve only as planning outlines before conversion to prose.

How do I fix incomplete BibTeX entries missing DOI or page numbers?

Scan references.bib for entries missing volume, pages, or doi fields, then search the web for the missing metadata using author, title, and journal. If a DOI exists, extract metadata from the doi.org URL and update the BibTeX entry before final PDF compilation.