research-refine

Turn vague research directions into anchored, implementable problem formulations.

38|3|Updated May 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill research-refine-chanw-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-refine
Source: https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing/tree/main/skills/literature-review/research-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Chanw-research/claude-code-paper-writing --skill research-refine-chanw-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Turns vague research directions into anchored, implementable refinement plans that are ready to be executed and evaluated.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Iterative phase-based workflow with explicit anchors, checks, and checkpoints.
  • Generates structured artifacts (initial proposal, refinement rounds, final proposal) to guide execution.
  • Keeps Problem Anchor consistent across rounds and tracks progress toward a publication-ready result.

Quick Start

Provide your initial research idea and the tool will produce an anchored problem and a concrete, minimal plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague research idea into a publication-ready proposal?▼

To turn a vague research idea into a publication-ready proposal, this Skill uses an iterative phase-based workflow to generate structured artifacts like initial proposals and refinement plans. It anchors your problem and tracks progress toward a concrete, minimal execution plan.

What is the best way to refine a research problem for a specific target venue?▼

Refining a research problem for a target venue is handled by steering evaluation through iterative refinement rounds. The tool keeps a consistent Problem Anchor across checks and checkpoints to ensure your method refinement aligns with publication standards.

Can I use this for proposal writing and literature review without external data?▼

Yes, you can use this for proposal writing and literature review without external data. It requires only your initial research idea and a target venue to guide the evaluation, producing anchored problem formulations and structured artifacts.

How does iterative checkpointing work during method refinement?▼

Iterative checkpointing during method refinement works by generating explicit anchors and checks across multiple refinement rounds. This workflow tracks progress toward a final proposal, ensuring the problem formulation remains anchored and implementable.

Do I need a foundation model or codex setup to formulate a research plan?▼

No, you do not need a foundation model or codex setup to formulate a research plan. The Skill requires no external data or dependencies beyond your initial research idea and a target venue to produce a concrete, minimal plan.