academic-research-writer
The academic-research-writer skill assists in drafting academic documents by identifying peer-reviewed sources, synthesizing research, and formatting citations according to IEEE standards.
Is academic-research-writer safe to install?
Review the source first: our audit of academic-research-writer's source files found 0 shell commands, 5 external URLs, no file writes (high risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill performs web searches and fetches content from external academic databases.
How we audit skills: our security review methodology.
Who is this skill for?
Researchers, students, and academics writing papers, literature reviews, theses, or technical reports.
What can you do with it?
- Drafting research papers and literature reviews
- Synthesizing findings from peer-reviewed databases
- Generating IEEE-compliant bibliographies
- Verifying source credibility for academic integrity
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The skill provides clear, structured guidelines for academic writing and source verification, though it relies on external tools for file generation and web access.
What does the skill file contain?
# Academic Research Writer This skill enables creation of high-quality academic research documents with proper scholarly standards, verified peer-reviewed sources, and IEEE-format citations. ## Core Principles 1. **Academic Rigor**: Follow scholarly writing conventions and maintain objectivity 2. **Source Verification**: Use only peer-reviewed, credible academic sources 3. **Proper Citation**: Generate accurate IEEE-format references 4. **Research Integrity**: Ensure all claims are supported by verified sources ## Workflow ### 1. Understanding Requirements Clarify the research document t...
Frequently asked questions
Does this skill write the entire paper automatically?
The skill assists in the research, structure, and writing process, but requires user input for topic definition, scope, and final review.
How does the skill ensure source quality?
It mandates verification against peer-reviewed journals, author credentials, and reputation checks, while explicitly avoiding non-academic sources like Wikipedia.
Which citation format does the skill support?
It supports the IEEE citation format, including specific patterns for journals, books, conference papers, and technical reports.
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