literature-review
Conduct systematic scientific literature reviews by integrating multi-source searches, iterative analysis, and synthesis into well-structured reports with proper citations.Use this skill when you need to: synthesize knowledge across multiple research domains, identify research gaps, track the evolution of methodologies, evaluate evidence quality, or write comprehensive literature reviews for academic papers, grant proposals, or research projects.Key capabilities: multi-database search strategies
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About literature-review
The 'literature-review' skill is designed to streamline the process of conducting scientific literature reviews by automating search, analysis, and synthesis. This skill integrates multiple academic database searches and applies iterative query refinement to help researchers gather, assess, and synthesize knowledge from diverse research domains. It simplifies the traditionally labor-intensive process of reviewing scientific literature, turning it into a systematic, repeatable workflow that enhances productivity, ensures quality, and accelerates the creation of well-supported research outputs. This skill offers a highly effective way to manage literature reviews for academic papers, grants, dissertations, and more.
FAQ
How does the literature-review skill handle citation verification?
The skill requires each citation to be verified using a mandatory verification protocol. This includes methods such as CrossRef API verification, WebSearch verification, or Database Search verification to ensure citations are accurate and meet academic standards.
What databases are compatible with this skill?
The skill can interact with multiple academic databases, including but not limited to PubMed and arXiv. It also supports user-provided references after verification.
Are there any restrictions when using this skill for citations?
Yes, the skill strictly prohibits the fabrication of DOIs. Only verified citations can be included in the literature review, and any discrepancies must be flagged and not used.
Install literature-review
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
jkitchin/skillz