Does it provide a final assessment or score?

Yes, it concludes with a standardized documentation output that includes an overall quality rating (Strong to Invalid) and a specific recommendation.

Can it detect specific logical fallacies?

Yes, it scans for a wide range of fallacies including ad hominem attacks, false dichotomies, hasty generalizations, and correlation/causation confusion.

How does it assess the quality of evidence?

The skill uses an evidence hierarchy that prioritizes systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials over weaker evidence like case reports or expert opinions.

Can this be used for scientific papers?

Absolutely. It includes a dedicated methodology critique phase specifically for empirical research, checking for internal and external validity threats.

What does the Critical Analysis skill do?

It provides a structured framework for Claude to systematically evaluate the logic, evidence quality, and methodology of any given text, claim, or research paper.

Critical Analysis Framework

Name: Critical Analysis Framework
Author: poemswe

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Learning & Documentation

Evaluates the validity and rigor of research, claims, and logical arguments using a structured eight-phase framework.

The Critical Analysis skill transforms Claude Code into a sophisticated research auditor. It applies a multi-stage methodology to dissect complex material, mapping argument structures, assessing the quality of evidence across a hierarchy of reliability, identifying logical fallacies, and detecting subtle cognitive or research biases. Whether peer-reviewing a scientific paper or auditing a business proposal, this skill ensures that conclusions are supported by robust data and sound reasoning while proactively suggesting alternative explanations and identifying methodology flaws.

Key Features

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02Comprehensive fallacy detection covering relevance, presumption, and causal errors

03Advanced bias scanning for cognitive, research, and conflict-of-interest indicators

04Evidence assessment using a hierarchy of reliability from meta-analyses to anecdotes

05Methodology critique for empirical research including internal and external validity threats

06Structured 8-phase critical evaluation framework

Use Cases

01Identifying hidden biases and logical fallacies in persuasive writing

02Academic peer review and research paper evaluation

03Logic auditing for complex business proposals and strategic documents

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add poemswe/co-researcher critical-analysis

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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