academic-researcher

Analyze research papers and draft literature reviews with citations.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill academic-researcher-chanw-research
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Skill: academic-researcher
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/paper-discipline/academic-researcher
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill academic-researcher-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps researchers perform literature reviews, summarize papers, compare methodologies, identify research gaps, and support scholarly writing across disciplines.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Literature Review Framework: structure reviews with research questions, theoretical framing, and synthesis across themes.
  • Paper Analysis & Synthesis: extract research questions, methods, findings, and implications from individual studies.
  • Citation & Reporting: format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago and produce ready-to-submit references lists.
  • Literature Review Structure: outline introductions, theoretical framing, themes, gaps, and conclusions.
  • Output Templates: provide a reproducible summary format including references, methodology, findings, and implications.
  • Use Case: given a collection of papers, produce a coherent literature review with critical synthesis and identified gaps.

Quick Start

Provide a concise literature summary following the prescribed structure for a given paper.

Frequently Asked Questions about academic-researcher

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a literature review across multiple research papers?▼

Structure a literature review by organizing papers around research questions, theoretical framing, and thematic synthesis. A structured framework outlines introductions, themes, identified gaps, and conclusions to produce a coherent scholarly synthesis.

How do I summarize a research paper and extract key findings?▼

Summarize a research paper by applying a structured analysis framework to extract research questions, methodologies, findings, and implications. This produces a reproducible literature-summary format ready for academic writing and synthesis.

Can I format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago for academic writing?▼

Format citations in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles to support academic writing and reporting. The skill generates ready-to-submit reference lists and structures literature reviews with correctly formatted citations.

What is the best way to identify research gaps from a collection of papers?▼

Identify research gaps by critically synthesizing methodologies and findings across a collection of papers. Comparing theoretical framing and extracted implications reveals gaps to outline conclusions and guide future scholarly writing.

Does this framework support drafting manuscript sections and research proposals?▼

The framework supports drafting manuscript sections and research proposals by outlining introductions, theoretical framing, and conclusions. It provides reproducible output templates including references, methodology, findings, and implications.

When do I need a structured framework for literature review analysis?▼

A structured framework is needed when comparing methodologies, identifying research gaps, or drafting scholarly writing across disciplines. It ensures reproducible literature summaries and critical synthesis rather than unstructured paper summaries.