scientific-writing
Lets your agent deeply research and write documents with verified citations. It's useful for creating technical reports, scientific articles, and detailed research.
What it does
This tool helps write and format scientific documents, like research papers. It finds information from reliable sources and ensures citations are accurate.
When to use it
- ✓Writing or revising parts of a scientific manuscript (abstract, intro, methods, etc.).
- ✓Organizing a research paper using standard formats.
- ✓Formatting citations and references in specific styles (APA, AMA, etc.).
Example of what to ask your AI
“Please write an abstract for a paper on the effects of exercise on mental health, using APA style.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
The tool first researches relevant information from reliable sources and then uses this information to write and format your text. It checks that all citations are correct and follow the requested style.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill scientific-writingOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills/main/plugins/agentic-awesome-skills-claude/skills/scientific-writing/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Scientific Writing
Detailed Guide
Read the detailed guide before executing this skill. It retains the complete procedure and reference material. Treat its safety, prerequisites, and validation requirements as mandatory. For focused work, load the relevant sections; for end-to-end work, read the guide completely.
When to Use This Skill
This skill should be used when:
- Writing or revising any section of a scientific manuscript (abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion)
- Structuring a research paper using IMRAD or other standard formats
- Formatting citations and references in specific styles (APA, AMA, Vancouver, Chicago, IEEE)
- Creating, formatting, or improving figures, tables, and data visualizations
- Applying study-specific reporting guidelines (CONSORT for trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for reviews)
- Drafting abstracts that meet journal requirements (structured or unstructured)
- Preparing manuscripts for submission to specific journals
- Improving writing clarity, conciseness, and precision
- Ensuring proper use of field-specific terminology and nomenclature
- Addressing reviewer comments and revising manuscripts
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
FAQ
What is the IMRAD format?
IMRAD is a common format for scientific papers, standing for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Does the tool create figures and tables?
Yes, the tool can help create, format, and improve figures, tables, and data visualizations.
Can I use this tool for any type of writing?
No, this tool is specific to scientific writing and research. It does not replace validation or expert review.
Details
Original description by the author
This is the core skill for the deep research and writing tool—combining AI-driven deep research with well-formatted written outputs. Every document produced is backed by comprehensive literature search and verified citations through the research-lookup skill.
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 48k
- Ranking position
- #4068
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
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