Agent skill
academic-writing-publication
Prepare manuscripts following APA, ASA, or discipline-specific guidelines with proper reporting standards and peer review navigation
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SKILL.md
Academic Writing and Publication Skill
Prepare manuscripts following discipline-specific guidelines and navigate the peer review publication process.
Overview
The Academic Writing and Publication skill enables preparation of manuscripts following APA, ASA, or other discipline-specific guidelines with proper reporting standards, citation practices, and effective navigation of the peer review publication process.
Capabilities
Manuscript Preparation
- Structure and organization
- Literature review writing
- Methods documentation
- Results presentation
- Discussion development
Style Guidelines
- APA format
- ASA format
- Chicago style
- Discipline conventions
- Citation management
Reporting Standards
- CONSORT
- STROBE
- PRISMA
- COREQ
- JARS
Peer Review Navigation
- Journal selection
- Cover letter writing
- Reviewer response
- Revision strategy
- Resubmission handling
Publication Strategy
- Target identification
- Timing considerations
- Co-authorship
- Open access options
- Impact optimization
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Preparing manuscripts
- Submitting to journals
- Responding to reviews
- Planning publications
- Meeting reporting standards
Best Practices
- Follow guidelines precisely
- Use appropriate standards
- Respond professionally
- Document revisions
- Maintain integrity
Integration Points
- Quantitative Methods skill
- Qualitative Analysis skill
- Systematic Review skill
- Research Ethics and IRB skill
References
- Academic Manuscript Preparation process
- Research Pre-Registration process
- Quantitative Research Methodologist agent
- Qualitative Research Specialist agent
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