What document types does this skill support?

It supports a wide range of academic documents including research articles (IMRAD), review articles, grant proposals, conference abstracts, technical reports, and formal revision responses.

How does it help with figure and table design?

The skill provides guidance on data-to-figure matching, DPI requirements, and color palettes, alongside scripts for generating publication-quality outputs from data files.

Can it help me respond to peer reviewers?

Yes, it includes specific strategies and diplomatic language templates for creating point-by-point responses to reviewer comments, helping you navigate the revision process professionally.

Does it handle citation formatting?

Yes, it provides guidance for major citation styles (Numbered, Author-year, etc.) and includes scripts to validate that every in-text citation has a corresponding reference.

Scientific Writing Guide

Name: Scientific Writing Guide
Author: jkitchin

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Learning & Documentation

Streamlines the creation of high-quality research papers, grant proposals, and technical documentation using standardized scientific conventions.

About

The Scientific Writing skill provides comprehensive, systematic guidance for researchers and scientists writing for peer-reviewed journals, funding agencies, and technical audiences. It assists in structuring manuscripts according to the IMRAD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion), designing publication-quality figures, managing citations, and crafting diplomatic responses to peer reviewers. By emphasizing clarity, precision, and reproducibility, it helps users navigate the complexities of scientific communication from the initial draft through final submission and revision.

Key Features

Automated tools for citation validation and manuscript readability analysis
Publication-quality figure and table design workflows
Specialized frameworks for grant proposals and literature reviews
Standardized IMRAD structure guidance for research articles
Strategic templates for responding to peer review comments
4 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Structuring a grant proposal with specific aims and innovation sections
Drafting a new research manuscript for a high-impact journal
Managing a point-by-point response to reviewer feedback during a revision

About

Key Features

Automated tools for citation validation and manuscript readability analysis
Publication-quality figure and table design workflows
Specialized frameworks for grant proposals and literature reviews
Standardized IMRAD structure guidance for research articles
Strategic templates for responding to peer review comments
4 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Structuring a grant proposal with specific aims and innovation sections
Drafting a new research manuscript for a high-impact journal
Managing a point-by-point response to reviewer feedback during a revision