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positioning-engine
Activate when the user needs to analyze how their paper positions itself relative to the closest existing work. Builds a differentiation matrix, identifies unique positioning, and generates a positioning statement that strengthens the contribution argumentation. Complements the theory-engine by focusing on the competitive landscape of related papers.
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> **Orchestration Log**: When this skill is activated, append a log entry to `outputs/orchestration_log.md`:
> ```
> ### Skill Activation: Positioning Engine
> **Timestamp:** [current date/time]
> **Actor:** AI Agent (positioning-engine)
> **Input:** Paper draft + [N] comparison papers identified
> **Output:** Differentiation matrix with [N] dimensions, positioning_analysis.md saved
> ```
# Positioning Engine
## Core Principle
"How is your paper different from X?" is the question every reviewer asks. This