literature-review-writer

Generates funnel-structured literature reviews with APA citations from verified sources.

265|23|Updated Feb 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-review-writer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review-writer
Source: https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills/tree/main/literature-review-writer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yipng05-max/-skills --skill literature-review-writer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-docx, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you produce a top-journal style literature review by systematically finding real academic papers, verifying their authenticity, and writing a tightly argued, funnel-structured review that highlights trends and research gaps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Funnel-structure literature review writing: Produces an argument-driven outline from macro context to construct relationships and finally to research gaps and positioning.
  • Real academic retrieval + citation verification: Searches for relevant literature by constructs/variables/theory and then requires all candidate citations to pass a dedicated literature verification step before they are used.
  • Output ready for academic submission: Generates the review text with embedded APA 7th citations (or a user-specified style) and also creates a Word document via the provided DOCX generator script.
  • When it fits: Triggered when you request a literature review for an academic topic/research question, especially when you want a “top-tier journal” tone and strategic selection rather than encyclopedic coverage.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to write a top-journal literature review for your research topic and include your research question and preferred citation style, and then run the Skill to retrieve, verify, outline, write the review, and generate a Word document automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review-writer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a literature review with verified academic sources for a top-tier journal?▼

To write a top-journal literature review with verified sources, provide your research topic and question to trigger automated scholarly retrieval, mandatory citation verification, and funnel-structured synthesis drafting in APA 7 format.

Can I generate a Word document with APA 7 citations for my research gap analysis?▼

Yes, you can generate a Word document with APA 7 citations by running the skill to draft your research gap analysis and automatically output a DOCX file via the provided python-docx generator script.

What's the best way to structure a literature review for identifying construct relationships and research gaps?▼

The best way to structure a literature review for construct relationships is using a funnel approach, moving from macro context to construct linkages, and concluding with explicit research gaps for manuscript positioning.

Does this literature review tool require citation verification before drafting the synthesis?▼

Yes, mandatory citation verification through a linked literature-verifier is required, ensuring all candidate academic sources are authenticated before they are integrated into the final review text.

When do I need to use a funnel-structured academic writing approach for my dissertation?▼

You need a funnel-structured academic writing approach for your dissertation when you must strategically argue construct linkages, map research evolution, and explicitly position your study by identifying literature gaps.