sci-writing
Installation
SKILL.md
Main-Text Writing & Format (sci-writing)
When to trigger
- Unsure whether the work is a Report or a Research Article.
- The main text is over length, or Methods are bloating the body.
- The structure wanders (lab-notebook order instead of argument order).
- Co-authors keep adding paragraphs and the paper is creeping past budget.
Pick the format first
| Format | Use when | Main-text target | Display items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | A single, decisive advance told quickly | ~2,500 words | ≤ 4 (figs+tables) |
| Research Article | A larger study needing more development/multiple results | ~4,500 words | ≤ 6 (figs+tables) |
Numbers are working targets; confirm current caps in the author guidelines. The principle is fixed: Science main texts are short, and most detail lives in Supplementary Materials.