| name | scientific-writing |
| description | 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 sea |
| category | Document Processing |
| source | antigravity |
| tags | ["python","react","api","ai","agent","workflow","template","design","document","presentation"] |
| url | https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/tree/main/skills/scientific-writing |
Scientific Writing
Overview
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.
Scientific writing is a process for communicating research with precision and clarity. Write manuscripts using IMRAD structure, citations (APA/AMA/Vancouver), figures/tables, and reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA). Apply this skill for research papers and journal submissions.
Critical Principle: Always write in full paragraphs with flowing prose. Never submit bullet points in the final manuscript. Use a two-stage process: first create section outlines with key points using research-lookup, then convert those outlines into complete paragraphs.
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
Visual Enhancement with Scientific Schematics
⚠️ MANDATORY: Every scientific paper MUST include a graphical abstract plus 1-2 additional AI-generated figures using the scientific-schematics skill.
This is not optional. Scientific papers without visual elements are incomplete. Before finalizing any document:
- ALWAYS generate a graphical abstract as the first visual element
- Generate at minimum ONE additional schematic or diagram using scientific-schematics
- Prefer 3-4 total figures for comprehensive papers (graphical abstract + methods flowchart + results visualization + conceptual diagram)
Graphical Abstract (REQUIRED)
Every scientific writeup MUST include a graphical abstract. This is a visual summary of your paper that:
- Appears before or immediately after the text abstract
- Captures the entire paper's key message in one image
- Is suitable for journal table of contents display
- Uses landscape orientation (typically 1200x600px)
Generate the graphical abstract FIRST:
python scripts/generate_schematic.py "Graphical abstract for [paper title]: [brief description showing workflow from input → methods → key findings → conclusions]" -o figures/graphical_abstract.png
Graphical Abstract Requirements:
- Content: Visual summary showing workflow, key methods, main findings, and conclusions
- Style: Clean, professional, suitable for journal TOC
- Elements: Include 3-5 key steps/concepts with connecting arrows or flow
- Text: Minimal labels, large readable fonts
- Log:
[HH:MM:SS] GENERATED: Graphical abstract for paper summary
Additional Figures (GENERATE EXTENSIVELY)
⚠️ CRITICAL: Use BOTH scientific-schematics AND generate-image EXTENSIVELY throughout all documents.
Every document should be richly illustrated. Generate figures liberally - when in doubt, add a visual.
MINIMUM Figure Requirements:
| Document Type | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|
| Research Papers | 5 | 6-8 |
| Literature Reviews | 4 | 5-7 |
| Market Research | 20 | 25-30 |
| Presentations | 1/slide | 1-2/slide |
| Posters | 6 | 8-10 |
| Grants | 4 | 5-7 |
| Clinical Reports | 3 | 4-6 |
Use scientific-schematics EXTENSIVELY for technical diagrams:
python scripts/generate_schematic.py "your diagram description" -o figures/output.png
- Study design and methodology flowcharts (CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE)
- Conceptual framework diagrams
- Experimental workflow illustrations
- Data analysis pipeline diagrams
- Biological pathway or mechanism diagrams
- System architecture visualizations
- Neural network architectures
- Decision trees, algorithm flowcharts
- Comparison matrices, timeline diagrams
- Any technical concept that benefits from schematic visualization
Use generate-image EXTENSIVELY for visual content:
python scripts/generate_image.py "your image description" -o figures/output.png
- Photorealistic illustrations of concepts
- Medical/anatomical illustrations
- Environmental/ecological scenes
- Equipment and lab setup visualizations
- Artistic visualizations, infographics
- Cover images, header graphics
- Product mockups, prototype visualizations
- Any visual that enhances understanding or engagement
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