Academic Review Assistant FAQs

Question 1

Does this skill write the review for me automatically?

Accepted Answer

No, it is designed to support academic judgment, not replace it. It assists by clearing the path, organizing materials, and mapping questions to the text, but the critical analysis remains the user's responsibility.

Question 2

What is a 'Reading Guide' artifact?

Accepted Answer

A Reading Guide is a structured document created by the skill that maps the author's specific questions to relevant sections and line numbers in the text, providing a roadmap for your review session.

Question 3

Can I use it with PDF or Word documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The skill includes a workflow to convert these files into Markdown format, which allows for precise line-numbering and grep-based searching during the review process.

Question 4

How does the 'Scribe' mode work?

Accepted Answer

In Scribe mode, you provide your rough thoughts or direct instructions, and the skill captures and refines them into a professional draft that matches your specific voice and tone.

Question 5

How does it handle record-keeping?

Accepted Answer

The skill automatically updates task files, appends final responses for record-keeping, and moves completed reviews to organized folders within your academic data directory.

Academic Review Assistant

Key Features

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Academic Review Assistant

Key Features

Use Cases