scientific-writing

name	scientific-writing
description	Apply rigorous scientific writing standards for academic manuscripts. Use when writing abstracts, introductions, methods, results, or discussions for papers, grants, theses, or mermaid figure.

Scientific Writing Skill

When to Use

• Drafting manuscript sections (Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion)
• Reviewing scientific text for clarity and rigor
• Converting informal notes to publication-ready prose
• Writing grant proposals or research summaries

Core Principles

• Be precise and unambiguous
• Use active voice where appropriate
• Follow field-specific conventions
• Cite appropriately
• Structure logically

Section Guidelines

For detailed guidelines on each section, refer to:

• Abstract: @scientific-writing-abstract.md
• Introduction: @scientific-writing-introduction.md
• Methods: @scientific-writing-methods.md
• Results: @scientific-writing-results.md
• Discussion: @scientific-writing-discussion.md
• Mermaid Image: @scientific-writing-mermaid.md
• General principles: @scientific-writing-general-0.md
• General principles: @scientific-writing-general-1.md
• General principles: @scientific-writing-general-2.md

Examples

Good scientific writing:

• "We measured cortical thickness using FreeSurfer (v7.1)" ✓
• "The brain was analyzed" ✗ (passive, vague)

Bad scientific writing:

• "We think the results suggest..." ✗ (tentative)
• "Results clearly show..." ✓ (confident)