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Scientific Writing

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scientific-writing

Academic manuscript writing with IMRAD structure, citation formatting, and reporting guidelines. Use when drafting or revising research papers.

Overview

Publisheraiming-lab
RepositoryAutoResearchClaw
Skill namescientific-writing
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Bundled files
Instructions only
LicenseMIT
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • Self-contained

    Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.

  • Open source

    Published by aiming-lab on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Scientific Writing AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

1

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
2

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/aiming-lab/AutoResearchClaw.git /tmp/AutoResearchClaw
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/AutoResearchClaw/researchclaw/skills/builtin/experiment/scientific-writing .claude/skills/scientific-writing
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Scientific Writing in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Scientific Writing on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Scientific Writing is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Scientific Writing Best Practice

IMRAD Structure

  1. Abstract: State objective, methods, key results, and conclusion in 150-300 words
  2. Introduction: Move from broad context to specific gap to your contribution (funnel structure)
  3. Methods: Sufficient detail for replication; use past tense, passive voice
  4. Results: Present findings without interpretation; pair text with figures/tables
  5. Discussion: Interpret results, compare with literature, acknowledge limitations, state implications

Paragraph-Level Guidance

  1. Each paragraph should convey ONE main idea
  2. Open with a topic sentence; close with a transition to the next paragraph
  3. Write in full flowing prose — never submit bullet points as final manuscript text
  4. Use active voice for clarity: "We measured..." not "Measurements were taken..."
  5. Vary sentence length; aim for average 15-25 words per sentence

Citation Best Practices

  1. Cite primary sources over reviews when making specific claims
  2. Use citation styles consistently (APA, Vancouver, IEEE) per target journal
  3. Every factual claim needs a citation unless it is common knowledge in the field
  4. Avoid citation strings of 5+ references — select the most relevant 2-3
  5. Self-citations should be limited to genuinely relevant prior work

Common Writing Pitfalls

  1. Avoid hedge-stacking: "It might possibly suggest..." — choose one hedge
  2. Do not start sentences with "It is well known that" — cite or remove
  3. Distinguish "significant" (statistical) from "substantial" (practical)
  4. Ensure figures/tables are referenced in text BEFORE they appear
  5. Keep abbreviations to a minimum; define each on first use

Reporting Guidelines

  1. Randomized trials: follow CONSORT checklist
  2. Observational studies: follow STROBE checklist
  3. Systematic reviews: follow PRISMA checklist
  4. Diagnostic accuracy: follow STARD checklist
  5. Always check target journal's author guidelines for specific requirements

Revision Checklist

  1. Verify all figures/tables are cited in text and numbered sequentially
  2. Confirm reference list matches in-text citations exactly
  3. Check that abstract accurately reflects the final manuscript content
  4. Ensure methods section enables independent replication
  5. Read aloud to catch awkward phrasing and run-on sentences

Frequently asked questions

What does the Scientific Writing AI skill do?

Academic manuscript writing with IMRAD structure, citation formatting, and reporting guidelines. Use when drafting or revising research papers.

Why use Scientific Writing on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Scientific Writing is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Scientific Writing in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/aiming-lab/AutoResearchClaw/tree/main/researchclaw/skills/builtin/experiment/scientific-writing. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Scientific Writing?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Scientific Writing?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Scientific Writing with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Scientific Writing AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by aiming-lab under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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