ta-methods-writer

Generate a methods.md draft from project files using Braun & Clarke and Lincoln & Guba criteria.

265|23|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill ta-methods-writer
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Skill: ta-methods-writer
Source: https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills/tree/main/ta-methods-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill ta-methods-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the blank-page effort of writing a qualitative research methods section by turning your existing TA project materials into a structured, journal-ready draft.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Auto-reads your project files: Extracts research topic, coding files (e.g., per interviewee), and theoretical framework signals to build a first-pass methods outline.
  • Asks only missing details: Collects just the necessary unknowns (sampling criteria, recruitment strategy, interview timing/format/duration, ethics, etc.) without re-asking what it already found.
  • Generates a complete methods draft: Produces sections on research design, participants & sampling, data collection, data analysis (Braun & Clarke reflexive TA), quality assurance (Lincoln & Guba), and ethics, including a quality self-check.
  • Use case: When you reach the “methods writing” checkpoint in a TA full workflow, you can quickly produce a confirmable draft for revision.

Quick Start

At the “research methods writing” checkpoint, ask ta-methods-writer to generate a complete methods.md draft from the current project files.

Frequently Asked Questions about ta-methods-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I draft a research methods section for thematic analysis from existing project files?

Generating a reflexive thematic analysis methods draft requires extracting existing project artifacts like coding files and theoretical frameworks, then prompting for missing details like sampling and ethics to output a complete methods.md section.

What do I need to prepare before generating a qualitative research methods draft?

Before generating a qualitative research methods draft, prepare existing project files containing interview coding documents and theoretical frameworks. The tool reads these artifacts and only prompts for missing details like sampling criteria and ethics.

Does the methods draft generation include quality assurance and ethics sections for academic writing?

Yes, methods draft generation includes quality assurance and ethics sections for academic writing. It applies Lincoln & Guba quality criteria to verify trustworthiness and produces a complete methods.md covering research design, data collection, data analysis, and ethics.

Can I use this to write a methods section if I only have interview coding files but no theoretical framework?

You can use interview coding files without a theoretical framework, but the tool will prompt you to provide missing theoretical signals. It asks only for missing details necessary to complete the academic writing workflow and generate the methods.md draft.

How does Braun & Clarke six-step analysis integrate into the generated methods draft?

Braun & Clarke six-step analysis integrates into the generated methods draft by structuring the data analysis section around its reflexive TA phases. The tool automatically aligns your extracted project information with these steps to produce a journal-ready methods outline.

What is the best way to stop manually outlining a reflexive TA methods section?

The best way to stop manually outlining a reflexive TA methods section is to use automated draft generation that reads your project files. It removes blank-page effort by auto-extracting research topics and coding files to output a structured methods.md document.