science-writing
Write publication-quality scientific manuscripts with DOI validation and structured reference management.
Resources
4Install
npx skillscat add fmschulz/omics-skills/science-writing Install via the SkillsCat registry.
About this skill
This skill generates scientific manuscript sections with validated citations and structured references. It checks DOIs against Crossref metadata and formats citations according to venue requirements. Use it when writing or editing research papers that require accurate, publication-ready references and evidence-based claims.
SKILL.md
Science Writing
Create clear, evidence-based scientific prose with validated citations and reproducible methods.
Instructions
- Clarify target venue and manuscript scope.
- Outline the section before writing prose.
- Write in full paragraphs with precise, evidence-backed claims.
- Validate DOIs and citation metadata.
- Check structure against IMRAD or venue requirements.
Quick Reference
| Task | Action |
|---|---|
| DOI validation | python scripts/crossref_validator.py --doi <doi> |
| Writing guidance | See references/ |
| Examples | See examples/ |
Input Requirements
- Manuscript section(s) or outline
- Target journal or venue (if known)
- Citation list or DOI inputs
Output
- Publication-quality prose
- Validated references (DOI-checked)
- Consistent citation formatting
Quality Gates
- Claims are supported by citations
- Paragraph structure and flow are clear
- DOIs validated where available
Examples
Example 1: Validate a DOI
python scripts/crossref_validator.py --doi "10.1038/d41586-018-02404-4"Troubleshooting
Issue: Missing DOI metadata
Solution: Search by title and verify the source before citing.
Install
npx skillscat add fmschulz/omics-skills/science-writing Install via the SkillsCat registry.