scientific-writing

Draft and revise scientific manuscripts in IMRAD format with citation styles.

Updated Jan 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/yibeichan/claude-skills --skill scientific-writing-yibeichan
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Skill: scientific-writing
Source: https://github.com/yibeichan/claude-skills/tree/main/skills/scientific-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yibeichan/claude-skills --skill scientific-writing-yibeichan

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Streamlines the creation and refinement of scientific manuscripts by codifying best practices for structure, style, and citations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IMRAD-compliant drafting: Generate abstracts, introductions, methods, results, and discussions following standard structures.
  • Citation & style support: Apply APA/AMA/Vancouver/IEEE formats and integrate with reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).
  • Editing & consistency checks: Enforce clarity, hedging, accuracy, and reproducibility throughout the document lifecycle.

Quick Start

Provide a study summary (hypotheses, design, and key results) and request a draft manuscript outline in IMRAD format.

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 draft a scientific manuscript using IMRAD structure?

Drafting a scientific manuscript using IMRAD structure involves generating abstracts, introductions, methods, results, and discussions. You can automate this by providing a study summary with hypotheses, design, and key results to produce an IMRAD-compliant outline.

What is the best way to format citations for a publication-ready manuscript?

Formatting citations for a publication-ready manuscript is handled by applying APA, AMA, Vancouver, or IEEE styles. The process enforces citation style compliance and can optionally integrate with reference managers for automated bibliography formatting.

How do I ensure my research paper follows CONSORT or STROBE reporting guidelines?

Ensuring a research paper follows CONSORT or STROBE reporting guidelines requires applying reporting standard compliance during manuscript drafting. This integration enforces clarity, accuracy, and reproducibility throughout the document lifecycle.

Can I automate writing an abstract from my study summary and key results?

Automating abstract writing from a study summary is possible by providing your hypotheses, design, and key results. The system generates draft manuscript sections, including the abstract, following standard academic conventions.

Does automated manuscript drafting support integration with reference managers?

Automated manuscript drafting supports optional integration with reference managers. This enables automated citations and bibliography formatting while applying established styles like APA, AMA, Vancouver, or IEEE.

What limitations exist when revising scientific manuscripts for publication standards?

Limitations when revising scientific manuscripts for publication standards include the requirement for structured outlines and reference guidelines. Without access to these inputs, the system cannot enforce clarity, hedging, and reproducibility effectively.