nonfiction-research

name	nonfiction-research
description	Academic source gathering, citation management, fact-checking for nonfiction
author	AuthorAgent
version	1.0.0
triggers	["nonfiction","citation","cite","bibliography","source","academic","fact check","reference"]
permissions	["network:http","file:read","file:write"]

Nonfiction Research Skill

Comprehensive research support for nonfiction authors.

Source Management

• Track all sources with full citation data
• Organize by chapter/topic
• Flag primary vs. secondary sources
• Note source reliability and potential bias

Citation Formats

Support: APA, MLA, Chicago (Notes & Bibliography), Chicago (Author-Date), Harvard Auto-generate bibliography/works cited in the author's preferred format.

Fact-Checking Process

1. Identify all factual claims in the manuscript
2. Trace each claim to its source
3. Verify source reliability
4. Flag: ✅ verified, ⚠️ needs stronger source, ❌ cannot verify
5. Note claims that are author opinion vs. established fact

Interview Management

• Track interview subjects, dates, and key quotes
• Permission/consent tracking
• Quote accuracy verification

Data Visualization

• Help structure data for charts, graphs, and infographics
• Fact-check statistical claims
• Suggest better ways to present complex data

Legal Awareness

• Flag potential libel concerns
• Note when something might need legal review
• Track permissions needed for quoted material
• Fair use considerations

Output

Save research database to projects/[project]/research/sources.md