review-writing

Reviews academic prose for argument, structure, clarity, and consistency without rewriting.

4|Updated Aug 22, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill review-writing-stevejbickley
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: review-writing
Source: https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars/tree/main/sessions/2026-07-29-ClaudeCodeforAppliedSocialScience/starter/.claude/skills/review-writing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevejbickley/arcbita-geek-seminars --skill review-writing-stevejbickley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Academic authors often receive feedback that silently rewrites their prose, eroding their own voice, or vague comments that cannot be acted on. This Skill diagnoses problems in a draft and produces anchored, actionable comments while leaving the writing itself untouched. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Four-Pass Diagnosis: Runs separate passes over argument, structure, clarity, and consistency, quoting the exact sentences that fail each check. - Comments Only, No Rewriting: Produces critique the author can act on, preserving authorship of the text even when asked to "improve" it. - Anchored Reporting: Groups findings by pass with section and paragraph locations, quoting the offending text and stating what would fix it. - Use Case: Before sending a draft section to a co-author, run the review to catch unsupported causal claims, redundant paragraphs, stacked hedging, and inconsistent terminology. ## Quick Start Review the attached draft section of my paper and give me comments on its argument, structure, clarity, and consistency without rewriting anything.

Frequently Asked Questions about review-writing

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

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How do I get feedback on academic writing without it being rewritten?▼

Ask for a diagnostic review that comments rather than rewrites. This Skill runs four passes over argument, structure, clarity, and consistency, quoting problem sentences and explaining what would fix them while leaving your text unchanged.

What does a structured writing review check for?▼

It checks whether each section makes one supported claim, whether paragraphs have a single point stated early, whether sentences are clear and free of stacked hedging, and whether terminology, notation, tense, and voice stay consistent.

Can this Skill rewrite or improve my draft directly?▼

No. It deliberately refuses to rewrite, even if asked to improve the text, unless you explicitly request a rewrite. The rationale is that accepted rewrites gradually remove the paper from its author's voice.

Does the review cover proofreading and formatting issues?▼

No. Typos and formatting are explicitly excluded as a separate proofreading pass. The review focuses on argument strength, paragraph structure, sentence clarity, and consistency of voice and notation.

When should I run a writing review on a draft?▼

Run it when a section reads badly, before sending anything to a co-author, or whenever you want feedback rather than a rewrite. It works on individual draft sections of academic papers.