sci-limitations-writer

name	sci-limitations-writer
description	Draft, revise, or audit English SCI limitations sections or limitation paragraphs. Use when the user asks to describe study limitations, bias, residual confounding, measurement error, selection bias, missing data, generalizability, retrospective design issues, sample size limitations, or how to write limitations without weakening the paper excessively.

SCI Limitations Writer

Core Rule

State real limitations transparently, explain their likely direction or consequence when possible, and avoid exaggerated self-criticism or unsupported excuses.

Read references/source-guide.md when source-derived limitation rules are needed.

Workflow

1. Identify limitations from design, sampling, measurement, confounding, missing data, statistical power, follow-up, and generalizability.
2. Prioritize limitations that affect interpretation of the main findings.
3. Pair each limitation with a measured consequence or cautious mitigation if available.
4. Avoid claiming that limitations were fully eliminated unless the method supports it.
5. End with a balanced statement if the Discussion requires transition to conclusions.

Common Categories

• Study design and causal inference.
• Selection bias and representativeness.
• Measurement error or self-report bias.
• Residual or unmeasured confounding.
• Missing data and attrition.
• Sample size, events, and statistical precision.
• Generalizability to other populations.

Output Format

Provide:

1. Limitations paragraph
2. Limitation map
3. Items to verify