scientific-writing

Generate IMRAD-structured manuscripts from research outlines with citations.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/unstun/dqn10 --skill scientific-writing-unstun
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/unstun/dqn10/tree/main/.claude/skills/scientific-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unstun/dqn10 --skill scientific-writing-unstun

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Transforms research outlines and source material into full, publication-ready manuscripts, ensuring proper structure and citation integrity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD-compliant drafting: guides Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion with integrated citations.
  • Two-stage workflow: first outline key points, then expand into flowing prose.
  • References and style guidance: adheres to reporting guidelines (CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) and supports consistent citation formats across styles.
  • Publication-ready outputs: provides guidance for complete structure, figures, and tables planning for submission.

Quick Start

Provide a structured outline and generate a complete IMRAD manuscript from it.

Frequently Asked Questions about scientific-writing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a research outline into a publication-ready manuscript?

To turn a research outline into a publication-ready manuscript, you need to expand key points into flowing IMRAD-structured prose. A two-stage workflow first validates your outline, then generates fully paragraphed text with integrated citations for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.

What is the best way to draft IMRAD sections without using bulleted lists?

Drafting IMRAD sections without bulleted lists requires expanding structured outlines into flowing, fully paragraphed text. This approach ensures compliance with scientific journal guidelines by transforming research points into continuous prose while maintaining terminology consistency and integrating citations seamlessly.

Can I generate manuscripts that comply with specific reporting guidelines like CONSORT or STROBE?

Yes, you can generate manuscripts that comply with reporting guidelines like CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA. The drafting process adheres to these specific reporting standards while structuring your abstract, methods, and results sections to ensure full publication readiness.

How do I integrate citations and references into an IMRAD manuscript draft?

Integrating citations and references into an IMRAD manuscript draft involves mapping source material to your outline before expanding it into prose. The drafting process automatically enforces consistent citation formats and terminology across all sections to ensure citation integrity.

Does this manuscript drafting workflow support biology, engineering, and social science disciplines?

Yes, this manuscript drafting workflow supports biology, engineering, and social science disciplines. The IMRAD structuring and citation integration process is applicable across scientific disciplines, ensuring terminology consistency and compliance with diverse journal guidelines.

Why does my manuscript generation require an outline before writing prose?

Manuscript generation requires an outline before writing prose to enforce a structured two-stage workflow. Outlining first ensures logical flow and comprehensive source integration, which then allows the expansion phase to produce compliant, publication-ready text without bulleted lists.