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scientific-writing

Comprehensive scientific writing guidance for research papers, grants, and technical documentation.Covers paper structure (IMRAD), methods writing, results presentation, figure/table design, citationformatting, abstract writing, and revision responses. Use when users are writing scientific papers,formatting manuscripts, responding to reviewers, writing grant proposals, or need help with any aspectof scientific communication. Triggers include 'write a paper,' 'scientific writing,' 'format mymanus

15stars2forksUpdated 3/3/2026

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About scientific-writing

The 'scientific-writing' skill provides systematic guidance for creating research papers, grants, and other scientific communications. It aims to address the common struggles faced by researchers in presenting their findings clearly, adhering to field-specific conventions, and ensuring reproducibility in their writing. Whether preparing a research article, grant proposal, revision response, or technical report, this skill offers step-by-step assistance throughout the entire writing process, from structuring the document to formatting citations and tables.

FAQ

What types of documents can I create with this skill?

This skill supports a wide variety of scientific documents, including research papers, review articles, grant proposals, conference abstracts, revision responses, and technical reports.

Does this skill offer support for all scientific writing needs?

Yes, it covers all aspects of scientific writing, including paper structure, methods writing, results presentation, figure/table design, citation formatting, abstract writing, and responding to reviewers.

Are there any specific tools or software required for this skill?

The skill can integrate with any tool as it allows using tools such as figure generators and table formatters, with examples provided for generating publication-quality figures and formatting tables for journals.

Can I use this skill for writing non-research documents?

The skill is specifically designed for scientific writing, so it is most effective for research papers, grants, and similar scientific communications. Non-research documents may not be fully supported.

How does this skill help with figure and table creation?

It offers detailed guidance for designing publication-quality figures and tables, including software recommendations and scripts for generating figures and formatting tables for journals.

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Install scientific-writing

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill

Repository

jkitchin/skillz