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method-writing

Write and revise the Methods section of research papers to ensure reproducibility; use when preparing an IMRAD manuscript or responding to journal/reporting-guideline requirements (e.g., CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA).

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> **Source**: [https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills](https://github.com/aipoch/medical-research-skills)


## When to Use

Use this skill when you need to:

1. Draft or substantially revise the **Methods** section of a scientific manuscript to make the study reproducible.
2. Align a manuscript with **IMRAD** conventions and ensure the Methods content matches what is reported in Results.
3. Ensure compliance with **study-type reporting guidelines** (e.g., CONSORT for RCTs, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews/meta-analyses).
4. Prepare a submission for a **specific journal** with strict formatting, word limits, and required declarations (ethics, funding, data availability).
5. Address **reviewer comments** about missing methodological detail, unclear procedures, or insufficient statistical reporting.

## Key Features