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scientific-writing
Use when writing or revising scientific manuscript prose: IMRAD sections, abstracts, figure/table captions, citation-integrated paragraphs, reporting-guideline language, terminology, clarity, and journal-submission text.
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# Scientific Writing
## Overview
Scientific writing is a process for communicating research with precision and clarity. Write manuscripts using IMRAD structure, citation-integrated prose, figure/table captions, and reporting guidelines (CONSORT/STROBE/PRISMA). Apply this skill for research papers and journal submissions.
**Critical Principle: Always write in full paragraphs with flowing prose. Never submit bullet points in the final manuscript.** Use a two-stage process: first create section outlines with key points, then convert those outlines into complete paragraphs.
## When to Use This Skill
This skill should be used when:
- Writing or revising any section of a scientific manuscript (abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion)
- Structuring a research paper using IMRAD or other standard formats
- Formatting citations and references in specific styles (APA, AMA, Vancouver, Chicago, IEEE)