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Use this skill for "write a paper", "draft manuscript", "write introduction", "write methods section", "write results", "write discussion", "write abstract", "structure a paper", "academic writing", "write for journal", or when the user wants to draft or revise sections of an academic manuscript.
npx claudepluginhub neuromechanist/research-skills --plugin manuscriptHow this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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/manuscript:manuscript-writingThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Guide the drafting and revision of academic manuscripts following journal conventions and scientific writing best practices.
Draft, restructure, or plan Nature-style manuscript sections from author-provided claims, results, figures, or notes. Useful when building or rebuilding manuscript arguments rather than polishing prose.
Drafts and restructures Nature-style manuscript sections (abstract, intro, methods, etc.) from author-provided claims, results, figures, notes, or Chinese drafts. Routes to paper-type and section-specific writing guidance.
Guides drafting of scientific manuscripts with real results. Enforces figure-first writing, journal-aware structures, and iterative storytelling.
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Guide the drafting and revision of academic manuscripts following journal conventions and scientific writing best practices.
| Section | Purpose | Tense | Length Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Convey main finding | N/A | 10-15 words |
| Abstract | Self-contained summary | Past (methods/results), Present (conclusions) | 150-300 words |
| Introduction | Context, gap, hypothesis | Present (known facts), Past (prior work) | 3-5 paragraphs |
| Methods | Reproducibility | Past | As needed |
| Results | Report findings | Past | Parallel to Methods |
| Discussion | Interpret findings | Present (interpretation), Past (what was found) | 4-6 paragraphs |
| Conclusion | Key takeaways | Present | 1-2 paragraphs |
Structure as a funnel:
Structure:
After drafting, check: